Did anybody ever get a birthday present like that? One million dollars.

During the fiscal year 1961 the expenditures of the Commission may be paid out of an allotment made by the President from the appropriation made under the aforesaid heading 'Emergency Fund for the President—National Defense'

The keystone of our national policy is space research, as defined in the act which established the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

We are dedicated to the accomplishment of this objective, and are determined that this nation will continue to be a pioneer in the new frontier of space.

Real progress in economic development cannot be achieved by annual, short-term dispensations of aid and uncertainty as to future intentions.

Economic development assistance can no longer be subordinated to, or viewed simply as a convenient tool for meeting, short-run political objectives.

The Peace Corps, too, has a special significance in our international development efforts.

The ambassador, as representative of the President and acting on his behalf, bears ultimate responsibility for activities of the United States in the country to which he is accredited.

NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States, it is ordered as follows

Authority to make firm long-term commitments is of paramount importance.

All of us in the United States and in all nations can derive many benefits from the peaceful application of space technology.