The Red Cross has never failed us.

I am deeply grateful for the Red Cross.

Our economy is crying out for their services.

The need for better facilities for visitors has long been a matter of concern.

We can be justly proud of what Washington offers to those who come here.

Visitors to the Nation's Capital are increasing every year.

I want to apologize to you for being late on account of conditions that I could not control.

An Advisory Committee would be established to assist the Secretary in designing and administering the program.

We should all remember Hurricane Betsy--and how the Red Cross rescued thousands from the brink of that disaster.

The underutilization of American women continues to be the most tragic and the most senseless waste of this century.

One agency should assume leadership in our clean water effort.

At this minute, in these difficult hours, I am deeply grateful for the Red Cross.

AT THIS very minute, somewhere in Vietnam, the American Red Cross is saving a soldier's life--feeding a starving child--sheltering a refugee family.

You ladies honor your sex and your Government and your professions by your accomplishments.

Our policy, since I became President, has been to hire and to promote on the basis of ability alone.

No dollar sign can measure the priceless service they provide.

We are very pleased to welcome you to the White House today.

That agency should be the Department of the Interior.