But what is finally going to determine the winner of that race is not the quantity of our people but the quality of our citizens; not the measure of our acres, but the type of system of government that we have.

In 1960, in this city, John Fitzgerald Kennedy began his campaign for President.

This year you and all the American people are going to choose 4 more years of progress.

He asked you then to make a choice for progress.

This Nation, this people, this generation, has man's first chance to create a Great Society.

I am proud and inspired and stimulated that there is a Ford in my future.

We stand at the edge of the greatest era in the life of any nation.

It is the kind of people like you who have made the sacrifice to come out here and spend this evening listening to speeches and to reach down in your pocket and pay the fare that supports one of the two great parties in America that are…

Only about 2 1/2 percent have some degree of permanent protection.

I have expressed my concern and determination to save our countrysides.

This Nation can protect these redwoods by creating a great and unique national park in one area of Northern California.

The redwoods are one of Nature's masterpieces in North America--and in the world.

Many of the standing redwood forests are in jeopardy from flooding and fire and plans for highway construction.

I would especially like to commend the National Geographic Society and the Sierra Club, the Save the Redwoods League and other such fine organizations for the unselfish efforts they have made in this work.

I have directed Secretary Udall to prepare a plan for a redwoods national park and to have it ready for presentation to the Congress next January.

We reiterate our determination to make every effort to increase the understanding among Allies.

Since this Republic was born 188 years ago, our success has come in very large measure from the willingness of individual Americans to serve the cause of us all wherever duty might call, whatever sacrifice duty might command.

It is a proud privilege for me to welcome you to the United States this morning.