It is my conviction that advances in research, services, and programming in the area of mental retardation make it imperative that a concerted effort be undertaken now to prevent and alleviate this serious condition affecting nearly 6 million of our citizens.
Telegram to State Governors Announcing a Conference on Mental Retardation.
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And I think that--the governmental standards, let me say, on the whole I think compare favorably with those in Washington, with those in some other parts of America.
The concurrence of the Board of Commissioners in those recommendations should assure that the entire District Highway Program can now move forward.
It is a pleasure for me to join the citizens of Delaware and Maryland in opening this new highway.
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