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- , there
are hundreds of historic reminders of our c ountry's proud
beg innings along with hospitality that is legendary. Over 100 years
ago William Makepeac e Thackeray called Richmond the "merriest
and most picturesque place in America. "
I am personally delighted
- ington •s home where you feel the presence of
America 1s beginnings.
A day like that reminds you of Ralph Waldo Emerson's words :
''The true test of civilization is, not the census , nor the s i ze of the
cities , nor the crops -- no, but the kind of man
- of Representatives, 12 years in the Senate.
and three years in the Vice Presidency. Into these last 10 months,
he has poured all the energy, intellect, and heart he has to try to
keep our country prosperous, preserve peace and plan for a greater
America. You can tell