This proposal has two principal features: (1) It establishes a sound, objective and continuous standard for determining proper salary levels...
Some months ago I said that I hoped every American would serve his country.
As I stated in my Budget Message, the first requirement for efficiency and economy in Government is highly competent personnel.
We can no longer defer the necessary corrective measures or continue the existing lack of standards;
The salaries for the services they perform should be fixed under well-understood and objective standards.
We have a long way to go in the space race.
We properly establish high standards for our public servants.
. . . this is the new ocean, and I believe the United States must sail on it and be in a position second to none.
Listen, Colonel, we are really proud of you, and I must say you did a wonderful job.
I have found no more sensible standard for determining Government salaries.
Federal salaries generally do not compare favorably and cannot compete successfully with private industry.
This will furnish a greater incentive for employees striving to prepare themselves for higher responsibilities.
We are glad you got down in very good shape.
As I pointed out in my State of the Union address last month, the time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.
Please accept my warm greetings and best wishes.
It is my sincere wish and that of the people of the United States that you will enjoy a successful term of office.
I want to say how proud we have been that you chose to come to this country to examine our educational system.
The Secretary shall provide technical guidance to State and local governments to the end that all planning concerned with functions assigned...
