In speaking to all of you here this morning, I think you should know how this little gathering was set up.
As far as any of the wives are concerned, of the husbands who are here, if they are away after midnight, don't blame me; blame them.
This house right now, I think, means more to us than it will ever mean in the future, because you are our friends and our people.
A President has to make a determination, a very important determination, as to who will be the first guests in the White House.
I simply want you to know that while the hours will be long, and the work will be hard, I hope it will be rewarding.
We know that this is going to be a very dedicated Staff.
It is ours, too, but it is yours, and we are glad to be here.
It was to me a very great honor to be sworn in by the Chief Justice.
In my book all of our friends are 'big shots.'
I feel that with him by my side, we are going to be able to provide some direction and leadership to the Nation that the Nation wants and th...
Isn't it nice to have an Eisenhower in the White House again?