Its enactment would represent a fundamental encroachment on one of the great principles of the American Constitutional system--the separation of powers between the Legislative and Executive branches.

I regret that I must return H.R. 8439 without my approval.

Also we have done much to soften the effect on the communities and individuals involved.

What we have done this summer is more than just a matter of finding summer jobs for youngsters.

Further, the American people are entitled to a dollar's worth of defense for every dollar spent.

For these reasons, I am compelled to return this bill without my approval.

In our history, the Congress has occasionally passed bills which have required, in various circumstances, that executive action must be deferred until the proposed action has been reported to specified Congressional committees, and the…

The bill authorizes a military construction program.

On behalf of the entire Nation, I want to thank the Vice President and his very special task force on Youth Opportunity.

In addition to the constitutional principle involved, effective national defense in this nuclear age requires flexibility in the management of our defense installations, including the assignment of their respective missions.

Now what we have done this summer is more than just a matter of finding summer jobs for youngsters.

The limitations upon the Commander in Chief and the executive branch of the government here sought to be imposed are a clear violation of separation of powers.

By the Constitution, the executive power is vested in the President.

The power of the Congress in which I served for nearly two dozen years, is not served by assuming executive functions.

We cannot commit ourselves, for the prolonged period required by this bill, to delay action necessary to meet the realities of the troubled world in which we live.

The legislative and executive branches share responsibility for the security of the nation, and each has a vital role to play.

The Congress enacts the laws.

So here he is and he is going to try to reform the HEW.

This is going to be one of the three or four or five principal subjects with which this administration will be dealing.

But I must remind you, and all the world, this morning, that with these rights comes responsibility.

So to you who have given your time and talents to come here, on behalf of this country I thank you.

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964--guaranteeing equal employment opportunities-is a key to hope for millions of our fellow Americans.

With that key we can begin to open the gates that now enclose the ghettos of despair.

We will build 50,000 planes a year.

And unless this work wins the day, and unless we are successful in what we are trying to do, we may all be consumed, without discrimination, by the fires of hate and bigotry.