Lyndon Johnson: “Wasteful purchasing and inventory practices are an affront to the taxpayer and cannot be tolerated.”

I know something of the graciousness that the people of this city always show to all of those who come here to visit with them.

They--and you--are a credit to your generation.

Any reservations or withdrawals heretofore made which affect the lands described above are hereby revoked.

The mood at the White House this evening is one of cautious optimism.