The soil, water, range and forest resources of the United States are the natural foundation of our national economy.

A stable, prosperous and free agriculture is essential to the welfare of the United States.

The right of free speech is fundamental.

Specific proposals for legislation dealing with Communist infiltration generally are now under study.

Much impetus can be given to the use of a substantial volume of these commodities by substituting to the maximum extent food and fiber surpluses in foreign economic assistance and disaster relief.

Tonight, I would like to talk to you as individuals and as American families--deeply concerned with the realities of living.

It is groundwork that has been laid by this administration in the strong belief that the Federal Government should be prepared at all times--ready, at a moment's notice--to use every proper means to sustain the basic prosperity of our…

We know that an informed and alert people is the backbone of the free system in which this Republic was conceived and under which it has so greatly prospered.

For this administration, I give you that pledge.

This administration believes that no American--no one group of Americans--can truly prosper unless all Americans prosper.

We will build a stronger and better America--of greater security and increasing prosperity for all.

It is my earnest hope that the Congress will take quick and effective steps to enact the measures I will recommend.