The President's News Conference
02/03/1966
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The Peace Corps produces a high yield in results, at a low budgetary cost.
I recommend legislation to extend for four years the authority, which expires on June 30, 1967, to induct men into the Armed Forces.
The Peace Corps has provided an opportunity for tens of thousands of idealistic and able Americans, young and old, to serve their fellow men...
Existing public services for youth need to be strengthened and improved and joined with private resources.