Lyndon Johnson: “We must apply to them the same rigorous standards of program performance and budget review that we do to our own Federal…”

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.

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States, under the authority vested in me by section 2 of the act of June 8, 1906, supra, do proclaim that, subject to valid existing rights, the lands owned or controlled by the…

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

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