The plan abolishes the relevant functions of the Secretary with respect to consulting and considering the recommendations of the President's Committee.

I welcome you to the White House Rose Garden.

The program is not large but it is vital.

In all seriousness, Administrator Foley, his staff, and the friends of small business in Congress can be proud of their record over the past year.

We must make certain that we express our appreciation to the outstanding individuals in positions at all levels of Government who supply the special creative ability, the extra productive effort, or the unusually superlative skill that is…

I see nothing at all wrong in returning unused appropriation balances to the Treasury.

The Federal executive must set the pace for the employees and supervisors in his organization.

There can be no letup in our War on Waste.

These are matters of national urgency and of the highest priority.

I want these honors that we give in Government service, as far as the Government is concerned, to be based not on regions, not on religions, not on race, and not on sex.

This is one of the most constructive, and one of the most sensible, and also one of the most exciting programs that this Nation has ever undertaken.

I urge that the Congress give these proposals prompt consideration.

This government of the people, by the people, and for the people.

I think this is not only going to be a wonderful thing for the United States Government, and all the Western Hemisphere, but I think it will be a great thing for the progressive and forward-looking State of Florida.

The best government is the government that is closest to the people.

The Civil Service Commission may prescribe such regulations as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of this order.

Congress must, of course, be consulted, and must approve the concept of the plan.

The new building for the Federal Bureau of Investigation is already being designed in accordance with the plan.