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On 11 Aug 2004 18:28:04 GMT, (Gould 0738) wrote:

Do you believe that each wrote his speech separately?

I believe that a common speech writer prepared an initial proposal, and worked
closely with each candidate to arrive at a final version.

Quite possibly, the last great Presidential speech written without benefit of
professional assistance was penned on the back of an envelope, (in a rail car
traveling between Washington, DC and Gettysburg).

Perhaps there should be a Constitutional amendment requiring presidents to do
their own work--including the writing of their own speeches.

I have often been amused by pundits and critics referring to the "eloquence" of
presidential speeches. It is grossly unfair that the true authors go
uncredited, while the person simply reading the words receives the accolades.

Most sincerely,
W.T. Hatch