He has left us an example of service and a memory of heroism that future generations of Americans, in and out of uniform, will long cherish.

We will miss him very much.

Deaths rose from 34,700 in 1950 to top 53,000 in 1966.

On this Labor Day, I say to my fellow Americans who have provided us with so much in the past and from whom we expect even more in the future--thank you.

This legislation will probably give more benefits and rights and success in the area of labor-management than almost anything in the history of this country.

Today, therefore, we salute not only the 93 million men and women in the labor forces but also the organizations which represent labor so well.

This legislation will alleviate the fears and the anxiety of people who are on the production lines or in the mines or elsewhere.

I am confident that the men and women of the American labor movement know that the struggle against inflation is a joint venture by all segments of the American people and that they will do their part.

I SALUTE the working men and women of America on the 80th anniversary of labor's special day.

It certainly will give to those 30-plus million American workers a greater degree of certainty as they face retirement in the future.

It has been the long labors of many, many people that have produced the kind of result that is good for America.

I do not think I have had a happier day than the opportunity today to see so many people who have worked so long on legislation of such great significance.

I must call on all Americans without exception to make sacrifices in order to hold down wages and prices.

I now recommend a ninety-day deferral in the pending pay adjustment for Federal employees.

I regret asking for this postponement of a Federal pay increase, but I am convinced of its necessity.

It is extremely important that the Federal establishment hold employment to the absolute minimum needed to get the job done.

I am confident that America's youth will make the difference.

I will do everything in my power to bring education and employers together in a new climate of credibility.