I go to France on this occasion not in order to invoke old memories, even though those memories are important, but to look to the future.
I know there are some Americans who wonder why I take that journey.
You're something of Irish and I suppose something of Harvard. My advice to you as President is to be Irish.
My decisions on foreign affairs organization are predicted on the following principles:
I have suggested a great national effort in the field of space for the American people.
Each of these approaches is needed if the goals of economic growth and stability are to be reached.
Real progress in economic development cannot be achieved by annual, short-term dispensations of aid and uncertainty as to future intentions.
Economic development assistance can no longer be subordinated to, or viewed simply as a convenient tool for meeting, short-run political obj...
The Peace Corps, too, has a special significance in our international development efforts.
The ambassador, as representative of the President and acting on his behalf, bears ultimate responsibility for activities of the United Stat...
NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, it is ordered as follows
During the fiscal year 1961 the expenditures of the Commission may be paid out of an allotment made by the President from the appropriation ...
Authority to make firm long-term commitments is of paramount importance.
All of us in the United States and in all nations can derive many benefits from the peaceful application of space technology.
Development assistance, therefore, must--and shall--take its place as a full partner in the complex of foreign policy.
The achievement of our goals requires effective organizational arrangements to execute these programs.
We are dedicated to the accomplishment of this objective, and are determined that this nation will continue to be a pioneer in the new front...
The keystone of our national policy is space research, as defined in the act which established the National Aeronautics and Space Administra...
