Lyndon Johnson: “Our role will be vital, but we hope that all other industrialized nations, including the Soviet Union, will participate.”

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

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

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

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.