A healthy democratic political system rests on the ability Of the electorate to know, understand and judge the attitudes, characteristics, opinions and qualifications of candidates for public office.

Although there is general agreement that it is undesirable and improper for a candidate for public office to spend money on his candidacy without limit or for individuals to contribute unlimited amounts to candidates, the existing…

To make the reporting effective, all reports should be submitted to a Registry of Election Finance, a central repository having responsibility to receive, examine, tabulate, summarize, publicize, and preserve the reported data.

Clearly, political campaigns are essential to a democracy.

By our actions in this first year's test we can demonstrate that the Government has sincerely committed itself to the twin proposition of fair treatment of its employees and adequate compensation for recruitment and retention purposes.

It is highly desirable, in the interests of equity and the solution of pressing problems in professional and administrative staffing, to achieve full comparability rates for all grades as soon as possible.

I also designate the period beginning September 17 and ending September 23, 1963, as Constitution Week; and I urge the people of the United States to observe that week with appropriate ceremonies and activities in their schools and…

I do hereby proclaim Memorial Day, Thursday, May 30, 1963, as a day of prayer for lasting peace

I urge Federal, State, and local officials, as well as all religious, civic, educational, and other organizations, to hold appropriate ceremonies on that day to inspire all our citizens to rededicate themselves to the faith of the Framers…

to fix, change, or modify rates for the transportation of passengers and property

Please express my appreciation to those who have agreed to accept this important assignment, extend to them my best wishes for success, and assure them that they will have the fullest support from those in government to whom they will look…

This report deserves the most careful attention.

No, I haven't heard any, and there is none planned.

No, we supported the arrangement of the Revolutionary Council in order to give the exiles a voice which we hoped would be speaking for the exile community in all those matters which affect their relations with the United States and the…

No, I don't agree with that at all.

Well, I don't know--I am familiar with the general thesis of Professor Rock.

Well, in every case that the Civil Rights Commission described, the United States Government has instituted legal action in order to provide a remedy.

No, I think it would be a mistake to attempt to make that assessment on this occasion.

No, it doesn't seem to me that it involves issues which are substantive enough to warrant a treaty.

Well, I don't want to say anything that will prejudice Secretary Harriman's trip.

Well, I'll be glad--you and I share--I would be glad to check into it and find out if there is anything that is improper about it.

Well, I would not ever suggest that anyone would manage the news.

Well, I would think a discussion of that kind of a question, if the question is as you put it, is really not very useful to the exiles, or to the cause of Cuba.

It suggests a national challenge to us which will not be met unless we take action on a national scale.

I am pleased to learn of your decision to appoint a Review Committee for Balance of Payments Statistics.