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"Now that, for the very first time, men will land on the moon, we consider this memorable event with wonder and respect.
We feel admiration and confidence toward all those who have cooperated in this performance, and especially towards the three courageous men who take with them our hopes, as well as those, from all nations, who were their forerunners or who will follow them in space.
With awe we consider the power with which man has been entrusted and the duties which devolve on him.
We are deeply conscious of our responsibility with respect to the tasks which may be open to us in the universe, but also to those which remain to be fulfilled on this earth, so to bring more justice and more happiness to mankind.
May God help us to realize with this new step in world history better understanding between nations and a closer brotherhood between men."
King of the Belgians
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"In rejoicing together with the government and the people of the United States of America for the event of the century, I pray God that this brilliant achievement of science remain always at the service of peace and of mankind."
President
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"Man has reached out and touched the tranquil moon. Puisse ce haut fait permettre a l'homme de redecouvrir la terre et d'y trouver la paix. (May that high accomplishment allow man to rediscover the Earth and find peace.)"
Prime Minister
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