Lyndon Johnson: “We are constantly trying to strengthen the weaknesses that develop in the defense system of the Nation--the shortages…”

Thank you all for your welcome and for the wonderful work that you carry on.

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

Your reward--and it is coming--will be seen in the faces of children who will come down the road that you have helped to open.

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