These proposals are constructive and positive steps in that direction, and I urge their early and favorable consideration by the Congress.

The human problems of individual citizens are a proper and important concern of our government.

Retired persons should be encouraged to continue their contributions to the productive needs of the nation.

The level of benefits should be increased.

I am convinced that the great majority of our able-bodied older citizens are happier and better off when they continue in some productive work after reaching retirement age.

It should remain, as it has been, the cornerstone of the government's programs to promote the economic security of the individual.

I am not making recommendations to Congress just to pass the time away or to look good or for anything else.

It is an attempt to help out in cases of unemployment with useful work rather than with work that wouldn't be so useful to the United States.

I hope that each of you gets that salary raise that has been so long overdue.

The power of Congress, by subsequent action, to nullify any article of a treaty has never been questioned.

I want to make this very clear.

He was merely stating what, to my mind, is a fundamental truth and really doesn't take much decision; it is just a fundamental truth.

I would like each of you to ask yourself this question: why was the Constitution formed, and to replace the old Articles of Confederation?

Everything I send to Congress I believe to be, and the mass of my associates believe to be, for the good of this country.

I must call this to your attention.

But for me to try to say what percentage of these things is absolutely necessary to the existence of this country for another year or until the next session, that is going too far for me.

This is the first time I have heard of this.

As of now, there is a law that deprives a man of citizenship if he is convicted of an actual attempt to destroy this Government by force.