"As the guardian of our constitutional rights, the Federal judiciary must have at all levels the best possible judges."
"My own State of Massachusetts has suffered and is suffering from the same conditions."
"Once again the Democratic Congress has acted to relieve farmers of some of the pressures resulting from increasing costs and falling prices."
"This means that appointments must be made on the basis of merit."
"I assure you that in a new Democratic administration there will be far better representation, on the basis of merit, of persons of all our racial groups, including particularly those who in the past h..."
"This is designed to make sure, if I am successful, that the months of January, February, and March would be used most effectively."
"We supported the legislation recommended by the administration."
"I am sure that they will support me in November in my goal of a minimum living standard of $1.25 an hour for millions of Americans who work in the large enterprises of our country."
"I did everything within my power to achieve a reasonable compromise of the differences between the Senate and House bill."
"Who can do the job best?"
"While I naturally wanted to see the Senate version of the minimum wage bill enacted into law, I and the colleagues supporting me were willing to accept a reasonable compromise."