And I think it is realistic to say that foreign aid has been an important force for good in this world in which we live.

We have come here this afternoon to place a successful program in the hands and under the direction of a very successful man.

So now as this cable opens a new era of improved communications between our countries, we can look forward to even closer friendships and associations between Americans and Venezuelans.

No people in history have been more generous with their treasure and resources than have the American people since the end of World War II.

So this afternoon let's try to meet on the middle ground of reason and reality.

I send you the best wishes of our Vice President and Secretary Gordon and I look forward to meeting you personally in the near future.

But I know that he also believes, as I do, in the words written many years ago by Sir Walter Scott: 'The races of mankind would perish did they cease to aid each other. From the time the mother binds the child's head till the moment some…

In all of these enterprises we share an abiding concern for the freedom and the dignity of man, and our number one objective in the world is peace for all mankind.

We are deeply grieved by the tragedy at the University yesterday.

Mrs. Johnson and I know the heavy burden so many are bearing.

We want to assure you of any personal or official assistance that would in any way be helpful.

We strongly oppose the use of force or the threat of force in the Near East.

Our hearts go out to the families involved and to all who are suffering.

We welcome you tonight, Mr. President, in friendship and in deep respect for you and the people of your country.

Above all, Mr. President, we share in common the vision of peace you call shalom.

The sharing of our blessings with others is a value we hold in common with Israel.

Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the Inhabitants thereof.

We support the security of both Israel and her neighbors.