Eisenhower

This illustrates the seriousness of the problem of medical costs.

We are determined to do everything we can to put into effect sound principles of management in the conduct of the affairs of government.

These proposals are constructive and positive steps in that direction, and I urge their early and favorable consideration by the Congress.

I am convinced that the great majority of our able-bodied older citizens are happier and better off when they continue in some productive work after reaching retirement age.

The system is not intended as a substitute for private savings, pension plans and insurance protection.

Equity dictates that this defect be remedied.

The level of benefits should be increased.

The human problems of individual citizens are a proper and important concern of our government.

It should remain, as it has been, the cornerstone of the government's programs to promote the economic security of the individual.

This variation in Federal participation is the result of a Congressional determination that the Federal sharing should be higher for States which, because of low resources, generally make low assistance payments.

Retired persons should be encouraged to continue their contributions to the productive needs of the nation.

To help individuals provide for that security--to reduce both the fear and the incidence of destitution to the minimum--to promote the confidence of every individual in the future--these are proper aims of all levels of government…

As of now, there is a law that deprives a man of citizenship if he is convicted of an actual attempt to destroy this Government by force.

As a matter of fact, there were many, many things omitted, and I think I stated that some of these things that were omitted would be the subject of later comment.

It is an attempt to help out in cases of unemployment with useful work rather than with work that wouldn't be so useful to the United States.

He was merely stating what, to my mind, is a fundamental truth and really doesn't take much decision; it is just a fundamental truth.

I believe that if a man is convicted in the courts of deliberately conspiring to do that, he is just as guilty as the attempt.

The power of Congress, by subsequent action, to nullify any article of a treaty has never been questioned.

I am not making recommendations to Congress just to pass the time away or to look good or for anything else.

I want to make this very clear.

I must call this to your attention.

But for me to try to say what percentage of these things is absolutely necessary to the existence of this country for another year or until the next session, that is going too far for me.

Everything I send to Congress I believe to be, and the mass of my associates believe to be, for the good of this country.

I hope that each of you gets that salary raise that has been so long overdue.

I would like each of you to ask yourself this question: why was the Constitution formed, and to replace the old Articles of Confederation?