This morning I share the pride which all Americans must feel for the men and women who serve in our Armed Forces and who serve in our space program.

We increased our defense until today we are stronger than all the nations of the rest of the world.

This administration is not going to stand still.

The dreams and the deeds represented by this ceremony prove that the era of the pioneers is not over.

When I say that 'first State in the Union,' that's not very easy for a Texan to say.

California is responsible for 23.1 percent of our entire defense effort in the United States, more than twice as much as its nearest competitor.

Our strength has been the direct result of the policies that we began in 1961.

As America moves into other areas of progress, California will lead the way.

May I take this opportunity to express to you and your countrymen the sympathy and concern of my countrymen for the suffering and sorrow inflicted by the earthquakes this week.

This is an historic and happy occasion.

I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week beginning July 12, 1964, as Captive Nations Week.

We are proud to work with your country in the labors of the free world, Mr. Prime Minister--and it is my great pleasure to talk with you in this way tonight.

I am sure that better communications will mean even better understanding between our peoples.

We are proud this symbol of the strong bonds of friendship between the United States and Japan is being placed in service this year when the Olympic games focus the eyes of the world on your country and on your capital city.

There is hereby established a Maritime Advisory Committee.

The Committee shall consider such matters of policy and administration of government programs affecting the Maritime industry as it deems to be in the public interest.

The Secretary of Commerce, who shall serve as chairman of the Committee.

All functions of the Committee under the foregoing provisions of this order shall be deemed to be advisory only.