I hope that you will enter into these discussions knowing that you are a very select group in which great trust is placed and which bears great responsibility.

I want each of you to walk out in the world determined--determined to move it, to contribute to it, and to shape it-to be leaders and not followers.

Even before I came to Washington as a young man, I noticed how many men said what had to be done could not be done.

The White House and the Congress can give only a part of the leadership this Nation requires and demands.

There is another lesson I learned in Congress-the need for leaders in every branch of public and private life to work together, for parties to seek common objectives.

But I also want to challenge you.

The real key to solving the problem will finally lie in your hands.

I believe with your help, with your leadership, we are going to get that action.

The time for action has come.

I came here tonight to tell you that in the time allotted me, with whatever energy and ability I have, I do not intend for history to repeat itself.

No group in America has done more for the cause of social justice than the UAW and no leader has shown more competence or courage in that cause than has Walter Reuther.

When the burdens of the Presidency seemed unusually heavy, I always remind myself that it could be worse.

I am happy that I can count on your outstanding talents and ability for this important job.

Few men have thrown out as many lifelines as Billy Graham.

His energy and ability were reflected throughout both his government and his private career.

By wisdom a house is built, By understanding it is established; By knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.

Mister President, our distinguished Secretary of State, the majority leader of the United States Senate, the minority leader of the United States Senate, leaders of our House of Representatives, join me on this occasion in thanking you for…

I am very grateful for the cooperation that has been given me by the leaders in the House, Chairman Mills and Congressman Byrnes.