This budget provides the funds needed for that defense, and for the maintenance and improvement of our total defense forces.
It looks as far as sensible men can see, and as far as the most expert in the Government can plan.
I believe it is the best budget that the judgment of dedicated men and women could devise.
But faced with a costly war abroad and urgent requirements at home, we have had to set priorities.
We can adopt a reasoned and moderate approach to our fiscal needs.
We ask no man to put a price on freedom.
The budget is a nation's strategy to solve the problems that confront the nation.
It is our will that is being tested.
Our ability to act as a great nation is not at issue.
I am deeply grateful that we have a man as able as Leo Beebe to work full-time on this program.
I know of no task before us of more importance to us, to the country, or to our future.