04/11/1960
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"I think that we can conclude, from all of the reports that come to us from abroad, that there is a great deal of doubt remaining in the minds of many people."
"Well, I think I'll have to see the report and give you an answer, because I simply can't answer on something that I can't recall the contents of."
"Lacking such action by Congress, it is clear to me that the orderly scheduling of new contracts is the only prudent and equitable course to follow."
"I recommended that the Congress increase the gas tax by 1 ½ cents to be effective July 1, 1959."