I reject the proposition that government employment is somehow inferior to employment in business, in the professions, in university life, or in any other occupation.
I believe firmly that the merit system is the keystone of good government.
In all respects, save one, the Federal Government today is meeting the test of a good employer.
America expects--and receives--much from her public servants.
We shall be in a far better position to attract and retain in Federal service the best talent in America.
The pay adjustments proposed in this Message emphasize the obligation of the Federal Government to insist upon maximum return from every dol...
We want a beautiful America.
Henceforth the Statue of Liberty National Monument shall consist of the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island.
Ellis Island in 1890 was placed under the control of the Federal Bureau of Immigration for development as an immigration station;
I also hope that this Congress will draw on the lessons of Ellis Island and enact legislation to provide America with a wise immigration pol...
The public interest would be promoted by reserving this area for proper protection and preservation as the Statue of Liberty National Monume...