I am so happy that some of the wives of the Members of the House could be here.

Lady Bird and I are most grateful for these beautiful carvings, for this lovely rug, for these other examples of the craftsmanship and the artistry for which Tennessee, that great State, is so justly famous.

For people who yearn to learn more about us, the American pavilion is like a large picture window through which they can look and see for themselves.

Unless we do better, two-thirds of all Americans now living will suffer or die from heart disease or cancer or stroke.

So, the future in that area of the country rests in your hands.

I urge that such programs place emphasis on the responsibilities of rural and urban citizens in the war against poverty, in the creation of new jobs and new sources of income, in improving educational, medical, and other community…

We believe that the people are going to win.

I request that leaders of civic associations, youth and women's clubs, farmers' organizations, business groups and labor unions, and all consumers join in this observance in appreciation of the important contributions that the farmer makes…

I thank you also for this very splendid scroll expressing your support for the Appalachia program.

We just must make that vision come true.

We are going to have an exhibit in the memento room at the University of Texas Library, where we will have these on display for children of Tennessee and other States who may from time to time visit that library.

I urge the Department of Agriculture, land-grant colleges and universities, the cooperative extension service, and all appropriate Government officials to cooperate with national, State, and local organizations in carrying out programs to…

We cannot close the dark corridor of pain through which sufferers must pass.

I expect you to do something about this.

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week of November 19 through November 25, 1965, as National Farm-City Week.

Now, Therefore, I, Lyndon B. Johnson, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate the week of November 19 through November 25, 1965, as National Farm-City Week, and call upon citizens throughout the Nation to participate…

I commend the report to the thoughtful scrutiny of the Congress.

These exhibitions are a vital adjunct to our country's unceasing pursuit of peace, freedom and human dignity for men everywhere.