
We must control flooding on our rivers and our streams.
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We must control flooding on our rivers and our streams.

The name of this medal aptly describes the Speaker's most outstanding qualities-he is true and noble and faithful.

An employee is expected to meet all just financial obligations, especially those—such as Federal, State, or local taxes—which are imposed by law.

So long as men draw their breath of free air, your name will be honored and your achievements will be respected.

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No single resource is more important to us than water.

Water has always been a first concern of the Western and Southwestern States.

There can be no more noble use for life on this earth than that.

We will use our power with restraint and we will use it with all the wisdom that we can command.

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We are going to give you the tools to finish the job.

We will not be defeated. We will not grow tired.

Thus, the European nations have found strength and prosperity in building communities that stretch beyond old frontiers.

And, with our help, Europe is better able to resist domination--from within or without--than ever before.

None of us has sought, or will seek, domination over others.