Our first purpose, our constant purpose in everything we seek to do, is honorable peace.

We believe that all men are created equal.

On many occasions in both war and peace, Maxwell Taylor has responded to his country's call without any thought of self.

Today such provisions are standard practice in most employer-employee relationships.

I believe that all of us want to clear off our agenda, put the past behind us, and get on with building a better America.

President Johnson assured President Orlich of the continued and sympathetic cooperation of the United States in the present natural disaster afflicting Costa Rica, and of the desire of the United States to help Costa Rica achieve further…

Its purpose is not to punish.

I am taking steps to implement the law under my constitutional obligation to 'take care that the laws are faithfully executed.'

We must not approach the observance and enforcement of this law in a vengeful spirit.

And the law I will sign tonight forbids it.

Our American prosperity today, we are glad to say, is unparalleled.

Its purpose is not to divide, but to end divisions--divisions which have all lasted too long.

We stand with those who stand in defense of their own freedom and independence.

The country is fortunate to have your services in this critically important work of this period when the first purpose of America in the eyes of every citizen of the world is keeping the peace.

So, it is a great pleasure to be here and be present when you are sworn in and when you assume your new responsibilities.

I want each of you to know that this is a very proud and satisfying moment for your President as well.

The great purpose of our Alliance for Progress is to achieve peace and dignity for every man who calls himself an American-North or South.

But our common vision and our common hopes bring us together in greater enterprises for the betterment of the common future of all Americas.