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Then came the gradual realization that the wonderful blueprint was not being followed,
that government by consensus was being replaced by govemroont by acceleration .. -accelerated
spending, accelerated debt, accelerated living costs.
Americans have begun to feel uneasy. \Nhat are the Administration's real aims? Does
it have any intention of fulfilling its promises? Are these promises just the camouflage painted
on a monstrous pork barre I?
One thing has become very apparent. The Administration has not made good on its
promises to the American people. So, of course, the American people are apprehensive of the
future, are wondering whot will happen after November 8th.
The AdminTstration isn't answering some important questions, but there are strong rumors
in Washington that President Johnson has something up his sleeve.
Will taxes be raised after November 8th? This question is being asked frequently.
Will there be price and wage controls? A Democratic Senate leader recently urged
that such standby controls be given the President.
k the war em poverf:)l_going tolle downgraded m_d_perhaps its ~arrioit f:llsbanded? That
is another frequent question in the Capital.
Will the war in Vietnam grow more and more costly with no foreseeable victory? That 1
I am afraid, is the most disturbing question of all.
Americans cannot long endure such uncertainties. They cannot live nor work effectively
without the trust and confidence of their government. In my judgment, the November election
reaults will make it quite clear that Americans believe the Administration has foiled to provide
that trust.
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