07/07/1965
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"Today far greater demands are pressing upon both our water resources and the technology required to meet our varied water needs."
"Even before there was a United States, people of this land were using and developing its water resources."
"Our scientists and engineers will find solutions to meet these problems as they develop, if we maintain a continuing and effective research program."
"The program is not large but it is vital."