
We cannot turn back the hands of time today, but we can, after 161 years of neglect, honor Jefferson's plea.
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We cannot turn back the hands of time today, but we can, after 161 years of neglect, honor Jefferson's plea.

Mr. Prime Minister, I have not seen Heaven either.

One of the hardest tasks that a President has is to find the right man for the right job at the right time.

One of my countrymen has said that although he never really expects to see Heaven, it is all right--because he has seen Denmark.

If we can't do it now, when can we do it?

The awesome responsibility which was his both in the office of Secretary of Defense and in his other official duties testifies to the respect and confidence of his associates.

His energy and ability were reflected throughout both his government and his private career.

I join in sorrow as Americans everywhere mourn the death of your husband.

This diffusion of responsibility is unsound and unwise.

Our health problems are difficult enough without having them complicated by outmoded organizational arrangements.

Dedicated to America and dynamic in his service to her interests, Louis Johnson brought the distinction of accomplishment to his public trust.

I ask the Congress to approve a reorganization plan to bring new strength to the administration of Federal health programs.

I don't think there is any basis for that at all.

The fact that you have stayed in this house as long as you have is a great tribute to you.

Methodists have always believed that works of compassion among men were part of God's will in action.

Today, we are facing the basic question of how to continue our unparalleled prosperity and maintain a stable and healthy economy.

We will make mistakes. We are making them now--many of them.

I will always be grateful to this gracious lady, as will all the Presidents who have served with her, for the work that she has done for them and for the country.