So, General Staats, this morning in the presence of your wonderful family, and particularly your distinguished father-in-law, my old friend Bob Rich of Pennsylvania-whom I am so happy could be here with us-you launch a new career.
Remarks at the Swearing In of Elmer Staats as Comptroller General of the United States.
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