03/07/1949
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"In the 100 years since this association was organized, science has helped transform the United States into the most productive nation in the world."
"Our problem is to continue to engage in pure--or fundamental--research in all scientific fields."
"I hope you will also be thinking about the relationship between science and our national policy."
"Scientists do not want to work in ivory towers, but they do want to work in an atmosphere free from suspicion, personal insult, or politically motivated attacks."