Politics

I learned just a few days ago while I was already here in Asia that our Congress had acted on this proposal and passed a new law, the first step--the International Education Act.

And I repeat to you: America keeps its commitments.

I cannot tell you how happy I am this afternoon to be able to return again to Thailand.

For our passion is peace.

And the shocking truth is that as of now, as we speak here today, we are losing the war on hunger.

I came here today for one good reason: simply because I could not come to this part of the world and not come to see you.

I have stated it from many stumps in my country and in many broadcasts in my country: We want peace.

I do not know how many Australian faces I have looked into or how many Australian hands I have shaken during the last 3 1/2 days.

Tonight we come to you near the close of the most wonderful visit that I have ever made to any land.

We ask for your hopes, your confidence, and your prayers.

New Zealanders have done that.

On October 17, 1966, I received a report of the Board in the matter.

We resolved here, then, to hasten the coming of representative government in South Vietnam.

We know that ideas, not armaments, will shape our lasting prospects for peace.

The big problem is to get it and to keep it.

I have said nothing or done nothing to contribute to that cooling.

I just stated that as a policy of this Government.

Maybe we ought to try to get by with some baling wire, patch things up, to get by during this particular period when there is such pressure on our economy.