This proposal has two principal features: (1) It establishes a sound, objective and continuous standard for determining proper salary levels by following the concept of comparabili...
We have a long way to go in the space race.
We properly establish high standards for our public servants.
I have found no more sensible standard for determining Government salaries.
This will furnish a greater incentive for employees striving to prepare themselves for higher responsibilities.
The salaries for the services they perform should be fixed under well-understood and objective standards.
We can no longer defer the necessary corrective measures or continue the existing lack of standards;
Listen, Colonel, we are really proud of you, and I must say you did a wonderful job.
. . . this is the new ocean, and I believe the United States must sail on it and be in a position second to none.
Some months ago I said that I hoped every American would serve his country.
Federal salaries generally do not compare favorably and cannot compete successfully with private industry.