This Government has repeatedly stated its conviction that steadily mounting nuclear stock does not--repeat--does not insure the security of any nation and that the spread of nuclear weapons to additional countries threatens the security of…

The plan abolishes the relevant functions of the Secretary with respect to consulting and considering the recommendations of the President's Committee.

But they are in my mind as I do my job each day.

The federal-aid highway system is one of the great achievements of this nation.

It must restore beauty where it has already been destroyed.

We must be sure that our research effort is adequate to guarantee sufficient water for all our future needs.

Our scientists and engineers will find solutions to meet these problems as they develop, if we maintain a continuing and effective research program.

Even before there was a United States, people of this land were using and developing its water resources.

The program is not large but it is vital.

Today far greater demands are pressing upon both our water resources and the technology required to meet our varied water needs.

Substantial progress has been made, as this report reflects.

Please extend my warmest wishes to all the Trustees.

In all seriousness, Administrator Foley, his staff, and the friends of small business in Congress can be proud of their record over the past year.

We recognize that achievement of such a capability would mean vast economic and social gains for human life on this earth.

I suppose it is appropriate to the occasion to say that this opportunity to join in observing National Small Business Week is no small pleasure.

Weather modification is still several steps behind atomic energy and the exploration of space.

This hope is not fanciful or unrealistic, but it would be misleading to suggest that such a day is near now.

So, I am proud to note that in the past 8 months small business loans made by banks, and guaranteed by SBA, have soared 700 percent.