He was also a colorful, courageous leader who won the admiration and respect of enemies as well as allies and subordinates.

I believe in being an optimist, and I think that attitude is helpful and beneficial as we face some of the difficult problems and the hard decisions ahead.

We believe, in this Administration, as others have, that this important growing part of our American population should be recognized for what they can do for all of us and for what they have done for America over the 200 years, nearly, of…

I think it illustrates the fact that Spanish-speaking Americans were in the very vanguard of the settlement of the new world.

Deaths rose from 34,700 in 1950 to top 53,000 in 1966.

The saving in lives during the past year provides an added incentive for the Government and the Nation to persist in the endeavor to make our vehicles, our highways, and our drivers safer.

Improvements in the Nation's highways are also making a major contribution to progress in traffic safety.

Mrs. Ford joins me in extending to his wonderful wife and family our deepest condolences.

On this Labor Day, I say to my fellow Americans who have provided us with so much in the past and from whom we expect even more in the future--thank you.

It has been the long labors of many, many people that have produced the kind of result that is good for America.

This legislation will probably give more benefits and rights and success in the area of labor-management than almost anything in the history of this country.

I am confident that the men and women of the American labor movement know that the struggle against inflation is a joint venture by all segments of the American people and that they will do their part.

This legislation will alleviate the fears and the anxiety of people who are on the production lines or in the mines or elsewhere.

Today, therefore, we salute not only the 93 million men and women in the labor forces but also the organizations which represent labor so well.

It certainly will give to those 30-plus million American workers a greater degree of certainty as they face retirement in the future.

I SALUTE the working men and women of America on the 80th anniversary of labor's special day.

I do not think I have had a happier day than the opportunity today to see so many people who have worked so long on legislation of such great significance.

I now recommend a ninety-day deferral in the pending pay adjustment for Federal employees.

I regret asking for this postponement of a Federal pay increase, but I am convinced of its necessity.

It is extremely important that the Federal establishment hold employment to the absolute minimum needed to get the job done.

I must call on all Americans without exception to make sacrifices in order to hold down wages and prices.

It is a very great privilege and an exceedingly high honor to participate in this wonderful graduation ceremony.

The world is not a lonely place.

Our society has been playing tricks with our greatest natural energy source--that is, you.

I will do everything in my power to bring education and employers together in a new climate of credibility.