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.

I would not want to characterize Mr. Castro except to say that by his own words he has indicated his hostility to democratic rule in this hemisphere.

I hope that everyone takes advantage of it.

I contemplate making the Council an active and useful instrumentality.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.