'When the conflict broke out last September, It was still my. intention announce clearly and simply. that under no conditions would' T secept reelection.
"IL soon became evident. however, that stich a public statement on my part would be unwise.... Every day {that passed called for the postpone ment!of personnel plang for a part san debate until the latest possible moment ihe right to make the call rests with the people through the "American nrethed of free election. Only the People themselves can draft a" President, 1f such a draft will, with God's will, be made upon me. T say in elmest simplicity I will, with God's beelp, continue to serve with the best my, ability and with the fullness Of my' strength"
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