It is my sincere desire that in the continuing quest for knowledge of outer space our nations can work together to obtain the greatest benefit to mankind.

We cannot get a strong national defense if we continue defense systems or bases which are archaic and outmoded, and which no longer represent a real need.

I think it's important that we seize the initiative and do not permit those who are not friends of freedom to become the spokesmen for the material aspirations of the people of Latin America.

The United States was going to continue to meet its commitments to the people on Formosa--the government on Formosa--and I also did discuss the fact that the vote on the moratorium was very close.

I would be opposed to changing the United Nations in the way the Soviets proposed.

We are, I hope, going to be able to carry out our efforts with due regard to the problem of the life of the man involved this year.

I am sure that when the matter is brought to their attention that they will permit everyone who is accredited and is a photographer to come to the White House.

By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, Emergency Board No. 136 created pursuant to Executive Order 10923 is hereby authorized to make its report to the President as provided in Section 10 of the Railway…

It is a most impressive scientific accomplishment, and also I think that we, all of us as members of the race, have the greatest admiration for the Russian who participated in this extraordinary feat.

I do not regard the first man in space as a sign of the weakening of the free world.

I hope that everyone takes advantage of it.

There will not be, under any conditions, an intervention in Cuba by the United States Armed Forces.

We haven't yet secured the passage of the social security changes, one of which provides for earlier retirement which will, I think, provide some relief.

We of course take satisfaction in having your representatives with us regularly, in permanent session, but it is especially good, today, to have in Washington the Military Committee itself.

I desire to place the Council under the chairmanship of the Vice President.

I contemplate making the Council an active and useful instrumentality.

I believe that the Vice President can contribute importantly to, and give me valuable counsel and assistance with respect to, space programs.

The chairmanship of the National Aeronautics Space Council will materially enhance his opportunity and capability to render maximum service.

Let us continue from this bright past to a future which offers us the high task of guarding a free community's peace, and its security, and its freedom.

I extend to you my congratulations and ask that you pass them on to the special committee and the staff of the National Academy of Sciences, the National Science Foundation, the Global Marine Exploration Company, and especially to all…

We have reached a very high level of agreement on our estimate of the nature of the problems which we face.

Under your stewardship Austria has steadfastly executed her mission as a bastion of freedom, a refuge for the oppressed, and an exemplar of the noblest traditions of Western civilization.

I want to say, speaking personally, and also as President of the United States, that it has been a source of great satisfaction to me to have the Prime Minister visit this country again.

Your dedicated service to Austria and to the principles and institutions of Western democracy have earned the respect and gratitude of free men everywhere.

We are delighted that I had a chance to see him again after our very satisfactory talk in Florida.