But we were unwilling to take a bill which provided only token improvements in the law.

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.

It is inconceivable to me that anyone could oppose these measures.

I intend to take this fight to the American people.

It is imperative that we maintain the highest national unity and the utmost responsibility in matters of national security at all times.

Our Nation has been uniquely blessed in the rich and creative diversity of its religious traditions.

How may we create a more perfect world community and expand the limits on our present capacity to help our fellow men?

I pray that as American Jews gather in their houses of worship during their holy season to seek an understanding of God's purpose in their lives and awaken from self-preoccupation, they may see the beginning of the fulfillment of their hopes and prayers for peace and blessing for all mankind.

I am proud to be here today.

To face those facts is not disloyal, as some have implied - it is the highest type of loyalty.

Let us hope that it will not require the launching of Russia's first reconnaissance satellite peering down on every part of the Nation like a daily fleet of U-2 planes.