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The whole world watched with excitement and expectation in 1961 when Senator John and Jacqueline Kennedy moved into the White House with their young family.  No one noticed when I first came to Washington the same year.  I was a law student, a new father and to make ends meet, a Capitol Police Officer.
 
At the end of those long days, I would often pass the White House on my way home.  I can still vividly remember seeing Caroline’s pony, Macaroni, on the South Lawn.
 
Fifty years later, it is a great privilege to be with Caroline â€" as well as the Vice President, Speaker Boehner, Leader Pelosi, Secretary Chao, and all of you â€" to remember the history and the hope of Caroline’s father’s presidency.
 
We also remember and honor President Kennedy’s brother-in-law, Sargent Shriver, who led an exemplary life of public service, and who did so much for so many who had so little.  We extend our condolences to his loved ones.
 
I came east after graduating from Utah State University, where I had founded its first Young Democrats Club to help elect President Kennedy.

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