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.

An imaginative and well-conceived space program must be given high priority and a sound organization provided to carry it out.

I urge that the Congress give prompt consideration to the draft legislation and that it be enacted at the earliest possible date.