Remarks Upon Arrival in Germany
06/22/1963
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The salaries for the services they perform should be fixed under well-understood and objective standards.
This proposal has two principal features: (1) It establishes a sound, objective and continuous standard for determining proper salary levels...
We are glad you got down in very good shape.
As I stated in my Budget Message, the first requirement for efficiency and economy in Government is highly competent personnel.