I wish it were possible to report on this Labor Day that all is well with our democratic economy.

I want it said in 1970 that we are first, scientifically and militarily, educationally, economically.

I am sure after spending the day traveling around Michigan that Michigan is going Democratic in November.

The Presidency of the United States carries heavy responsibilities, especially in the so grave times of international tension.

A Gallup poll taken in 10 countries a few months ago asked the people of those countries who they thought would be first in 1970, militarily and scientifically, the Russians or the United States.

Our labor unions are not narrow, self-seeking groups.

We must act and act promptly - to solve the problem of automation which threatens millions of Americans with technological unemployment.

Free collective bargaining is good for the entire Nation.

Give us the men.

And finally, I am here because I know we share a deep-seated belief in free collective bargaining, and in the growth and development of free and responsible unions - and unlike our opponents, we do not believe in this only on Labor Day.

This is a great State, Michigan, but it can be a greater State.

I am concerned about reports that the NATO base in Athens has been fueling Russian planes en route to the Congo which have been used for purposes hostile to the efforts of the United Nations.

And next January we will have those votes.

I do not consider a politician's chief duty to consider how he can gain popularity at the moment.

I take our case to you because I am confident that the American people want an enduring peace in which human dignity, truth, and justice under law are secured for all men everywhere.

Give me your mandate.

Yours has been a pragmatic movement basing itself on achievement and progress rather than on some abstract economic and political theory.

This is a time for strong leaders - leaders who are not afraid of New Frontiers - leaders who are not afraid of the facts - leaders who can turn our dreams into reality.