Lyndon Johnson: “They will not be faced easily and painlessly and without risk.”

We are grateful for the impressive gesture of good will and partnership that you have extended to us.

I believe deeply in your cause and I believe in you.

This program, sponsored by the World Meteorological Organization, constitutes one of the largest and most complex scientific and technological undertakings ever attempted as an international effort.

In that pursuit, Mr. President, United States support will be gladly given.