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"The Government and the people of Uruguay have followed with great interest the marvelous and continuing chronicle of the conquest of outer space which will culminate very soon, within a few days, with the arrival on the Moon of a manned American spaceship.
"In order to express my feelings on this matter, I wish to send you, Mr. President, my most congratulations on this heroic feat, which will remain one of the most outstanding achievements of our century, the fruit of courage, tenacity, and the most unshakable desire to excel.
"Future generations will enjoy the positive results of this endeavor, which will benefit the entire universe. Best regards."
President
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"Jahweh our Lord, now great your name throughout the earth, above the heavens is your majesty chanted.
"By the mouths of children, babes in arms, you set your stronghold firm against your foes to subdue enemies and rebels.
"I look up at your heavens, made by your fingers, at the moon and stars you set in place.
"Ah, what is man that you should spare a thought for him? Or the son of man that you should care for him?
"You have made him a little less than an angel, you have crowned him with glory and splendor, and you have made him lord over the work of your hand.
"You set all things under his feet, sheep and oxen all these, yes, wild animals too, birds in the air, fish in the sea travelling the paths of the ocean.
"Jahweh our Lord, how great your name throughout the earth!"
"To the glory of the name of God who gives such power to men, we ardently pray for this wonderful beginning."
Paul VI, Pope
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