Lyndon Johnson: “Mr. President, we Americans are very proud that you have permitted us to play a part in that achievement.”

In that pursuit, Mr. President, United States support will be gladly given.

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.

We are grateful for the impressive gesture of good will and partnership that you have extended to us.

Sometimes it is your job to go out and scout the road, to encounter and overcome the difficulties that always accompany such a vast new venture as this.