I had an early report from New Hampshire this morning on these unbiased television networks.

Our goal is peace--the blessed condition that allows each nation to pursue its own purposes:--free of marching invaders and aggressors;--free of terror in the night;--free of hunger, and ignorance, and crippling disease.

But my heart this morning is proud and it is confident, too.

I said to Mrs. Johnson, 'What do you think about that?'

They are the only races where anybody can run--and everybody can win.

The price for civilization must be paid in hard work and must be paid in sorrow and in blood--and the price is not too high.

In accordance with the requirement of Section 4(g) of the Department of Transportation Act, I am forwarding for the information of the Congress a joint report and recommendations by the Secretaries of the Department of Transportation and…

For Americans and foreigners alike, we want Washington to symbolize the best of our country--a city of beauty and warmth and hospitality.

Reorganization Plan 2, which I transmitted to the Congress on February 26, 1968, will carry into effect those recommendations requiring action by the Congress.

I deeply believe, Mr. Speaker, that passage of this legislation is more important today than ever before.

You know the New Hampshire primaries are unique in politics.

I must repeat it now and my heart is heavy, too.

Prompt action by the House on this bill will be a signal to minority group Americans, that the path to peaceful progress is open and available to all who choose to walk it.

These brave men whom we have asked to come here to the East Room today and whom we honor now, know that better than we, perhaps.

Other nations are also seeking to exploit the promise of the sea.

The sea will yield its bounty only in proportion to our vision, our boldness, our determination, and our knowledge.

Our major rivers are defiled by noxious debris.

I recommend that we advance in the battle for clean air over America's cities.

From the great smoke stacks of industry and from the exhausts of motors and machines, 130 million tons of soot, carbon and grime settle over the people and shroud the Nation's cities each year.

Our numbers grow, our cities become more crowded, the pace of our lives quickens--but man's need to raise his spirits and expand his vision still endures.

The new conservation is built on a new promise--to bring parks closer to the people.

I recommend that we bring a sense of fulfillment, outdoor recreation and serenity to all Americans.

I recommend that we assure the people that their water supplies will be pure and plentiful now and in the years ahead.

Theodore Roosevelt made conservation more than a political issue in America. He made it a moral imperative.

It is appropriate that all citizens share in an expression of our national appreciation of the present, and the historic, contributions of the small businessman to our economic development.