Lyndon Johnson: “These are matters of national urgency and of the highest priority.”

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

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.

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

I call upon them to cooperate fully with the Secretaries of Commerce and State in this important work.