I want to express my thanks to both Houses of Congress for acting on this extension bill expeditiously.

I have complete, sure feeling that the democratic systems in the world can prevail because our governmental structure is based on human freedom.

I have determined, after considering that advice, that the exclusion of alloy tool steel provided for in item 923.25, TSUS, from such quantitative restrictions is in the national interest.

You represent, this afternoon, a very important part of my own life.

With the coming of electricity came a liberation of people from the drudgery of farm work.

I will nominate Robert H. Mundheim, of Philadelphia, Pa., to be General Counsel of the Department of the Treasury.

The best day of my life was the day they turned the lights on in our house back in 1936 or 1937.

You are lucky to be able to come to Washington.

We've still got a good country, we've got a good Government, it can be better, and that you and I together are trying to make it better.

Change is not a contest. Change is survival's praise.

I think this new one is different. The first one was frowning and scowling and worrying because I was broke.

Our agreement with Taipei, however, is a useful, effective, and acceptable way of giving one of our basic domestic industries a reasonable temporary period in which to adjust.

I appreciate, in particular, your determination and willingness to re-examine existing programs and practices and to apply new procedures and concepts to achieve more efficient management and operation of Federal programs.

My overwhelming sense is one of appreciation to you and my eagerness to show you that I will do my share of the work if you will do yours.

I count on your full cooperation and personal attention in maximizing the economies that can be achieved through rational control of year-end buying.

I think all of you know that these artists have made a tremendous contribution, not only to American art and the cultural sciences but also to the right and the opportunity of hundreds of thousands of American visitors to Washington during…

I do not want 'year-end buying' to undermine or offset any efforts to reduce costs and eliminate waste.

I believe that low-cost air service should also be available to passengers traveling within the United States.