We supported the legislation recommended by the administration.

These other Republicans refused to accept or work for the $1.25 minimum Senate bill or the much milder minimum wage legislation endorsed by President Eisenhower which was contained in the Prouty amendment.

The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress.

But, we have just begun to fight.

I am sure that they will support me in November in my goal of a minimum living standard of $1.25 an hour for millions of Americans who work in the large enterprises of our country.

It is with regret that I must announce the failure of the House and Senate conferees to agree upon a reasonable minimum wage improvement program.

Today I would prefer to confine what I have to say and the discussion afterward to this one subject.

It is inconceivable to me that anyone could oppose these measures.

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I accept, with gratitude, your endorsement of my candidacy.

This is designed to make sure, if I am successful, that the months of January, February, and March would be used most effectively.

While I naturally wanted to see the Senate version of the minimum wage bill enacted into law, I and the colleagues supporting me were willing to accept a reasonable compromise.

I pray that as American Jews gather in their houses of worship during their holy season to seek an understanding of God's purpose in their lives and awaken from self-preoccupation, they may see the beginning of the fulfillment of their…

How may we create a more perfect world community and expand the limits on our present capacity to help our fellow men?

Our Nation has been uniquely blessed in the rich and creative diversity of its religious traditions.

I propose that the new President reaffirm our sincere friendship for all the peoples of the Middle East, whatever their religion or race or politics.

It all can be done.

To face those facts is not disloyal, as some have implied - it is the highest type of loyalty.