On the recordMarch 6, 1966
America's challenges cannot be met in this modern world by mediocrity, at any level, public or private.
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presidency.ucsb.eduAmerica's challenges cannot be met in this modern world by mediocrity, at any level, public or private.
Special Message to the Congress Proposing Increased Pay, Retirement, and Health Benefits for Federal Employees
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