Deep in our history is the memory of what President Abraham Lincoln said to his countrymen in the dark days of 1861: 'Suppose you go to war, you cannot fight always; and when, after much loss on both sides, and no gain on either, you cease fighting, the identical old questions as to terms of intercourse are again upon you.'
Toasts of the President and Prime Minister Maiwandwal
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We are so happy to be here in sunny San Antonio today to spend this preeminent national holiday.
Their presence symbolizes a confluence of civilizations--the gathering together of talents and dreams from many nations.
I plan to leave here after the press conference this morning to go to Kansas City to meet with President Truman later in the day.
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