You have been a leading example of the readiness of prominent Americans from the private sector to render service in the public interest.

The policies you have helped me mold and implement...have all been right and necessary for the wellbeing of the United States and our place in the world economy.

My goal as Secretary has been to demonstrate that Government can do all these things, not only with compassion, but with competence.

Sections 2, 3, and 4 of that Plan, providing for the offices of Director, Deputy Director, and Associate Directors, are effective immediately.

Our national investment in scientific research is returned to us many times over in the advances it generates.

You have served the nation well during a difficult period.

You have, indeed, demonstrated that major public service can exemplify both competence and compassion.

I admire the strength and steadfastness with which you have presented your views.

Much of our social and economic progress depends upon a firm base of science and technology.

Chairman Miller has, in his tenure at the Federal Reserve Board, established a reputation at home and abroad that will enable him to provide strong, effective leadership for economic policy.

The search for such understanding demands the aggressive development of new knowledge.

Secretary Harris has established an admirable record of efficient and compassionate leadership at the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Progress does not just happen.

Our Nation has been generously endowed by God with tremendous reserve supplies of these precious natural resources.

I'm going to depend upon the FFA to take the lead in energy conservation.

I have today signed an Executive Order entitled Federal Legal Resources concerning the management of Federal legal resources.

The Council shall study and seek to resolve problems in the efficient and effective management of Federal legal resources.

There is hereby established the Federal Legal Council.