02/26/1968
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"I predict that 20 years from now another President will stand here someday and say: 'A revolution of achievement in the developing nations began with the appointment of Robert S. McNamara to the World..."
"We are asking him to attack the root causes of violence and turmoil--poverty, disease, ignorance, and hopelessness."
"A perfect year for this program would consist of no expenditures--no disasters."
"It can be a year of decision for the American farmer."