This is a moment when the opportunity is open and beckoning for men of all nations to take together a walk toward peace in space.

I hope it is not too much of a disappointment for you younger members of the families to settle for the White House instead of the ranch house.

Another subject. I am pleased that the Congress has now completed action on the reduction of excise taxes.

Men who have worked together to reach the stars are not likely to descend together into the depths of war and desolation . . . Barriers between us will fall as our sights rise to space.

In 1958, when I presented this country's space proposals to the United Nations, I said then that we of America are determined that our quarrels and divisions here on this earth shall not be carried into this new and this very peaceful…

The Vice President has been here—now can you hear me?

You are symbols of a new world.

We are pleased with the balance of payments and it is exceeding our expectations.

I have today accepted the resignation of Under Secretary of the Navy, Kenneth E. BeLieu, effective July 1st.

I have today accepted the resignation of Secretary of the Army, Stephen Ailes, effective July 1st.

This morning I am going to take a moment to express my deep, personal gratitude and my admiration to the man whose ability and whose great brain, whose energy and whose diligence, whose imagination and initiative and abiding faith…

As we of the executive branch ask respect for the division of executive responsibilities, I want all within the executive branch to hear me now say loud and clear, that we extend to the legislative branch that same respect.

From that perspective, when the sun shines in all of its purity, how small, how meaningless seem the differences among men and among nations down below.

I exercise it rarely and only when required.

In the Dominican Republic in the last 2 days there has been renewed, and repeated, and totally unjustified firing on the Inter-American Force.

Cities are for people--for all of our people.

Our cities in America can be great centers of inspiration for the finest qualities of the human soul if, but only if, that aspiration is captured and reflected through the architecture of these cities.

This building will house a number of units of our defense establishment and bring them together.