We will be holding a full
meeting very shortly. You are all welcome to join us and to observe the
proceedings."
"Oh, we'd love to, Mr. President," said Dorothy. "Wouldn't we, everyone?"
"Yes indeed!" said the Tin Woodman. Everyone nodded excitedly.
"This will really be a historic occasion, to say the least," said Dorothy.
"While we are waiting for the meeting to begin, if any of you have a
question you would like us to answer, please do so," said President Jackson.
"I would like to ask what you think of the world today compared to your
time," said Dorothy.
"That is a very good question," answered President Jackson. "We could
all talk for days on that subject. Would you like to answer first,
George?" he said to President Washington.
President Washington looked rather stern as he spoke: "The world has
certainly changed since my day. But that is to be expected. Things
cannot stay the same if progress is to be made.
"Unfortunately, nearly all of the progress being made is of a material
nature. There is nothing wrong with material progress, of course.
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