Lyndon Johnson: “I wish that I could tell you today that the end is in sight.”

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.

I plan to leave here after the press conference this morning to go to Kansas City to meet with President Truman later in the day.

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

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