Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

I recommend that aeronautical and space science activities sponsored by the United States be conducted under the direction of a civilian age...

The vigorous program contemplated will depend not only on adequate legislative authority but also on adequate financial support.

I have reached this conclusion because space exploration holds promise of adding importantly to our knowledge of the earth, the solar system...

These recommendations reflect my strong conviction that we must act promptly, emphatically and broadly to temper the hardship being experien...