Mr. Prime Minister, it gives me great pleasure to say shalom.

The people of Israel have labored long and hard to make of their ancient land a highly developed and most modern nation.

I am very happy, Mr. Prime Minister, to welcome you to our country.

We are aware, Mr. Prime Minister, of the problems of political adjustment that Israel faces with her neighbors.

I am confident this visit will result in increased understanding between us and a strengthening of our already cordial relations.

We are prepared to continue our contributions to technical advancement in Israel, particularly in the field of desalinization of water.

This is the time for decision.

To President Eamon de Valera: As you leave the United States, I want to tell you how very much Mrs. Johnson and I enjoyed your visit and how pleased we were to have you as our guest.

I want a people who are fearless instead of fearful; men with pride in their ancestry and hope for their posterity, but humble before their God and concerned always with the wants as well as the needs of their fellow human beings.

In 1946 the Employment Act set a goal of a job for every American.

But for understanding to prosper we need unity of purpose.

It must be clear to you, Mr. President, from the reception you received everywhere, the deep affection with which you are held here in America--your second home.

Mrs. Johnson joins me in wishing you a very pleasant journey home and in sending you and Mrs. de Valera our abiding good wishes for your health and happiness.

The choice is yours, the power to shape the future is in your hands, the path is clear.

I want a happy Nation, not a harassed people.

I have come here to say to you young people that whatever your aspirations, or whatever your dreams, whatever your talents, this is the place to begin.

I want you to know that some of you may have to wait 40 years to get something this beautiful, but I hope it comes to you as it did to me.

Forty years ago, almost to this very night, I left my high school diploma at home and I headed West to seek the fame and fortune that I knew America offered.