I believe the program best suited to the specific situation and circumstances in that commodity should follow the general approach of the program developed early this year by the National Association of Wheat Growers.

I do not intend to permit the liquidation of the cotton farmers of the South.

I believe that the farm problem is the No.1 domestic issue in this campaign.

Cotton prices were forced down at the same time acreage was being cut.

This has been a remarkable achievement and one in which cotton farmers and the Democratic Congress have worked hand in hand to bring about.

I believe strongly in the need for a dynamic, growing national and world economy.

You are right about the need for an expanded and well-coordinated research program.

The income of the cotton farmers must be increased to parity levels.

Cotton has a bright future.

I stand behind that pledge and I intend to make good on it beginning next January.

The Republican Party has the reputation, among businessmen in particular, of being the party of business.