The President's News Conference
10/05/1966
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The sea-level canal investigations continue to be of great importance to the United States.
But out efforts to defeat poverty, crowding, discrimination, and crime will not be completed tomorrow.
We are determined that the economic and social conditions which threaten the futures of our young people shall be overcome.
In light of the estimated 900,000 young Americans who are expected to turn their backs on school during the coming year, I direct you to und...