06/18/1964
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"For nearly 200 years of our existence as a nation, America has stood for peace in the world."
"Now it is my great privilege to do as Presidents have done for 40 years--to press this button and light the Christmas tree for all the Nation."
"Violence is never justified and is never a basis for talks."
"The canal is growing old, and so are the treaties for its management, which go back to 1903."