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Some people like to talk about personalities.

Al Smith used to say, 'Let's look at the record.'

A good offense--a vigorous program for sustaining prosperity--is our best defense against recession.

I know the deep interest that each of you have taken.

I believe, I genuinely and sincerely believe, that every American boy and girl born under this flag has an unqualified right to all the education that he or she can make good use of, and a responsibility to get it.

I think this is not only going to be a wonderful thing for the United States Government, and all the Western Hemisphere, but I think it will be a great thing for the progressive and forward-looking State of Florida.

It would be wrong to say that recessions are a relic of the past.

The best government is the government that is closest to the people.

The first prospect is the conquest of outer space.

We are convinced that recessions are not inevitable, and sustained prosperity is our realistic objective.

As long as I am in a position to do so, I will try to contribute what I can to what all of you have envisioned as a most worthwhile and public project.

This Nation deserves and must have a capital city which is in the very front rank in respect for law by its citizens, and in safety for its residents and visitors

The best way to avoid recessions is to maintain strong and steady forward momentum.

Almost a million boys and girls drop out of school each year, or they are pushed out by forces beyond their control.

As a tenant farmer's son, I almost didn't get any college education, and I know how much difference a full education makes.








