Lyndon Johnson

It looks as far as sensible men can see, and as far as the most expert in the Government can plan.

We ask no man to put a price on freedom.

We can adopt a reasoned and moderate approach to our fiscal needs.

But faced with a costly war abroad and urgent requirements at home, we have had to set priorities.

This budget provides the funds needed for that defense, and for the maintenance and improvement of our total defense forces.

One of the first things you must do, Mr. Zwick, is to learn the basic vocabulary of the Budget Director.

I have, I think, as President, been blessed with the finest Directors of the Budget that any President has ever had.

There is no question that as a nation we are strong enough, we are intelligent enough, we are productive enough to carry out our responsibilities and take advantage of our opportunities.

I know of no task before us of more importance to us, to the country, or to our future.

I can assure you that you will receive the full support of this Government.

I am deeply grateful that we have a man as able as Leo Beebe to work full-time on this program.

I am deeply grateful for your willingness to accept this tremendous responsibility.

My grandfather told me it always took two good women to make one good man - a good mother and a good wife.

As a result, that village and other villages bear the mark of the Marines who have been there.

When the sergeant's tour was up and he had to leave the village, all turned out for a farewell party for the man who had been a friend of each one of them.

Clearly, this cannot be accepted.

But let me tell you this: Many of you have a great deal more power than you think.

I am confident that the American people will exhibit in this crisis, as they have in other crises, the determination and unity which are necessary to see it through.

It works best not for those who 'turn off' or those who 'drop out'--but particularly for those who 'butt in'.

So, I want to salute you, General Greene, in the Nation's name, for a job that has been honorably done, favorably done, and faithfully done--and I guess in your language 'well done.'

The best result would be for the whole world community to persuade North Korea to return our ship and our men, and to stop the dangerous course of aggression against South Korea.

These actions do not involve in any way a reduction of our forces in Vietnam.

A leader makes a mark on his time.

The only thing that I know that is harder than holding an office is running for an office.

The destiny of American youth is the destiny of America.