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We have to make sure that the people get a full measure of value for every dollar authorized by the Congress.

He will be long remembered for the notable progress of his country during the more than 15 years of his leadership and for his wise guidance of Kuwait into the ranks of independent, peace-loving nations.

To each generation belongs the task of advancing freedom; of guarding it jealously; of nurturing it; of strengthening its institutions.

I also pledged my administration to helping all of our countries meet the goals of the alliance.

AS I STATED on August 17, on the fourth anniversary of the Alliance for Progress, our vital alliance is perhaps the greatest adventure that this hemisphere has embarked upon since Columbus reached our shore five centuries ago.

In determining the scope of the United States effort, we will want to examine carefully with you at that time the requirements of the hemisphere, in the light of progress made through self-help measures and the contributions which by then…

Recognizing that fulfillment of our goals will require the continuation of the joint effort beyond 1971, I wish to inform the Conference--and through you, your respective governments--that the United States will be prepared to extend…

No one of us who lived on that terrible November day will ever be able to forget what happened then or what we lost there.

I would say this, that I know that you are glad that you are American citizens, but you are also, and you can always be very proud that you have Mexican blood in your veins.

And in the search for that greatness, we search also for a real and lasting peace.

Thirty-one years ago last week I came to this beautiful city of San Antonio in an attempt--and it was a successful attempt--to find a bride.

That is why I had such a very special interest in your election 4 years ago--and that is why I have come back here to San Antonio today.

America's greatness is bringing the miracle of modern medicine to every humble citizen of this land.

America's greatness is training for the unemployed.

America's greatness is equality of race, respect of religion, and blindness of color.

America's greatness is willingness to lend a helping hand to our neighbors from other lands who seek freedom here in our shores.

America's greatness is guaranteeing to every child all the education that he or she can take.







