On the recordJanuary 20, 1964
I deeply regret his retirement from the service for he is one of an uncommon breed whose numbers are too small and whose duplication is too rare.
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presidency.ucsb.eduI deeply regret his retirement from the service for he is one of an uncommon breed whose numbers are too small and whose duplication is too rare.
Remarks at the Presentation of the Distinguished Service Medal to Gen. David M. Shoup.
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