
As the process of election becomes more complex and costly, we must make it possible for those without personal wealth to enter public life without being obligated to a few large contributors.
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As the process of election becomes more complex and costly, we must make it possible for those without personal wealth to enter public life without being obligated to a few large contributors.

We are totally committed to defeat this aggression.

By 1965 we had over a million less cars than we had just 40 years ago.

The dividend people have risen from $6.4 billion in 1932 to $19 billion last year.

It takes guts to spend money on freight cars, even if you've got the money.

I have instructed the Secretary of State and other American officials to review our own development policies and programs in Africa.

This nation has never left the field of battle in abject surrender of a cause for which it has fought.

Solid fuels and ash shall be stored and handled so as not to release to the atmosphere dust in significant quantities.

In urban areas refuse shall not be burned in open fires and in rural areas it shall be disposed of in such a manner as to reasonably minimize pollution.

This Congress believes in taking action where there is clear and urgent need for action.

In my transportation message to the Congress, I said, 'America lacks a coordinated transportation system that permits travelers and goods to move conveniently and efficiently' across the country.

I enclose for your consideration the proposed Election Reform Act of 1966.

We shall not forsake their sacrifice.

As a result, they have gone up to 60 and 70 and 80 percent in nearly every department of the Government.

I have a strong and continuing interest in the development of business-like financial systems throughout the Federal Government.

These goals cannot be fully achieved without sound financial management practices.