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Bonds are not only good for your country, they're good for you. A great way to save for those important things like a new home, college for your children or a more comfortable retirement. Right now Savings Bonds have the job of backing up our men in Vietnam. And I can tell you that these men are not only fighting the war but are helping to pay for it with their bond purchases. So how about you? Sign up on the payroll savings plan where you work or bank. Either way, you're helping to keep America secure. And at the same time, building a brighter future for yourself and your family. Thank you. This is Don Knott's and this is what President Johnson calls the most important investment we can make. The United States Savings Bond. Now bonds help our men in Vietnam and they help your future too. So how about it? Buy United States Savings Bonds regularly. Where you work or bank. Thank you. I'm George Papard, a salesman for United States Savings Bonds. 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So many of you have fought earlier tyrannies before my time and know what it is like to be far from home fighting for those near and dear to you. Our men in Vietnam need your support now. And the best way you can help is to follow President Johnson's call to buy United States Savings Bonds. In doing so, you are investing in your country and in your own future. Thousands of our soldiers abroad buy Savings Bonds every week. Won't you do the same? Buy Savings Bonds now to help bring them back home soon.