Remarks in Pittsburgh to the League of Women Voters
04/23/1964
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Space activities and their results are to be reported for the benefit of all.
Outer space is free. It is unscarred by conflict. No nation holds a concession there. It must remain this way.
I believe that government must guard freedom of inquiry--and extend it.
The voyage of our scientists should be to make new discoveries--not just to confirm old dogmas.