I am transmitting herewith, for the consideration of the Congress, draft legislation carrying out these principles, providing equality of opportunity among carriers, removing artificial barriers to the realization of the inherent advantages that each mode of transportation possesses, and assuring the protection of the antitrust laws against any destructive competition.

There must be equality of opportunity for all modes and for all passengers and shippers, without any special preferences.

The growth of our cities, the development of our industry, the expansion of our transportation systems--all manifestations of our vigorous and expanding society preempt irreplaceable lands of natural beauty and unique recreation value.

First, we should carry out the legislative mandate, which the Republican administration has never carried out-to make a census of transportation so that the Congress and the Executive will have adequate and accurate information on which to act.

The Railway Labor Act has served as an effective instrument for that purpose.

It is no exaggeration to say that the distress of our railroads is one of our most crucial problems.

We need highways badly, very badly, and I am in favor of any forward, constructive step in this field.

It is gratifying to know that you will be turning your interest and broad experience in traffic problems to the urgent traffic safety program.

I am in full agreement with the Board's view that a merger between Alaska Airlines and Pacific Northern would be an important step forward in strengthening air transportation between the States and Alaska

In this country, for one reason or another, we have, possibly, been more backward in the building of roads we need than we should have been.

But on top of that, we are interested in getting the entire Pan American Highway completed so that travel north and south is easier.

The highway safety movement stands today as a practical demonstration of our capacity for teamwork.

Well, that train trip was not in contemplation for immediate use. It is still on the shelf and can be revived if it is necessary.

It takes years and years, you know, for a man to drive a steam engine down the tracks which it can't get off, yet we let anybody get a driving license for an automobile whether he knows front from back or right from left.

Even though transportation rates are subject to regulation by the Interstate Commerce Commission, the public interest nevertheless demands that the general national policy of maintaining competition continue to be applied to this industry.

The Secretary is authorized to furnish protection for persons employed or seeking employment in or with the transportation systems of which possession is taken hereunder

The heads of the respective departments and establishments concerned are hereby authorized, in lieu of transportation in kind for travel of dependents...

Cut your mileage— I don't mean essential mileage to get you to work— cut the rest of your mileage at least in half.