I would ask you to take a special look on my behalf at the ways in which our Administration can speed the economic, educational and social development of the area which we consider to be in the long run interest of the United States.

We're very glad that this is recognized, on this occasion, as a world problem.

We have a tremendous capacity to produce, which has really been the most extraordinary revolution, really, in a sense, of a kind that we have had in the last 15 years.

None of us feels very happy at having food stored away while others need it, and the way that we can solve that problem is a very human one which transcends national frontiers.

Another area which I think is worthy of concern is an analysis of some of the policies which are followed by industry and government particularly in the three key countries of Europe which have enjoyed substantial economic success in…

I'm hopeful that you--and I know you have been concerning yourselves with the problems in our balance of payments situation, our loss of gold, what actions we could take governmentally as well as privately, industrially, which would make…

I believe this bill represents a major improvement in present policies and practices and that it will materially assist the federal agencies concerned in their efforts to put surplus real property to its highest and best use.

And, as I've said, I don't think that there's any group in the country which has recognized this consistently over a period of years more than the CED.

So that there are many areas where your work can serve the public interest.

Accordingly, I hope that Congress will give it prompt and favorable attention.

So that the horizon is unlimited as far as the area of joint effort is concerned, and I therefore take great pleasure in welcoming you to the White House.