Today there is written, or there is about to be written into law, a plan for hospital and medical care for the elderly, and an elementary and secondary education bill that has dissolved an old and thorny debate and begins the towering task…

So, let none abroad--and let none here at home--ever doubt or ever question that America has the patience or the perseverance to do what the cause of mankind requires, and what our many commitments around the world necessitate.

The voice of America is never one voice.

This is a very proud moment personally, but it is also a very proud moment for all Americans.

This is a very delightful affair for Arthur Goldberg and his family, and for me, and for our country, and for the cause of all mankind.

We are a nation dedicated and committed to ideals and values about the worth of man and about the preciousness of his liberty.

Ours is a dynamic land and a dynamic society.

The vision of America is never one man's vision alone.

But we are above all a patient Nation and a patient people, and we have the strength, and we have the stability and the success to permit us to be patient.

The assignment you and the other members of the commission have accepted is one of major importance.

Wide and varied membership in these groups will enable the commission to enlist particular skills and experience needed to reach sound conclusions.

I would welcome interim recommendations in any area as soon as the commission is prepared to make them.

It is my hope that the commission, through the prompt organization of task forces, will find it possible to consider and make recommendations on every issue which it believes relevant to the central problem.

It is my hope that the commission will work closely with the National Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice, which I am establishing.

Our new half dollar will continue our silver tradition.

If anybody has any idea of hoarding our silver coins, let me say this.

All executive departments and agencies shall cooperate with the Commission and furnish it such information and assistance, not inconsistent with law, as it may require in the performance of its functions and duties.

Only in this way will the Seminar Center fulfill its high promise.