This long overdue change, rooted as it is in national interests and in humanitarianism, should be enacted without further delay.

To all Americans the Statue of Liberty stands eternal as the symbol of the freedom which has been made a living reality in the United States for men of all races, creeds, and national origins who have united in allegiance to the…

The millions of people who passed through the Ellis Island Depot were important to America for their contribution in making the United States of America the world leader it is today;

We want a beautiful America.

I also hope that this Congress will draw on the lessons of Ellis Island and enact legislation to provide America with a wise immigration policy adapted to the needs of the 1960's.

That loyalty has never come ahead of his fidelity to the cause of justice and honor.

This is a very happy and proud occasion for me and for the people of southeast Texas and for the entire Nation.

John McCormack has always been loyal to his friends.

Each individual officer, employee, or adviser of government must help to earn and must honor that trust by his own integrity and conduct in all official actions.

Where government is based on the consent of the governed, every citizen is entitled to have complete confidence in the integrity of his government.

All we are attempting to do stands on the foundation you did so much to put in place.

Thank you, my good friends of Texas.

Your countrymen wish for you a happy birthday today--and many more birthdays to come.

Your enthusiasm, zest, and growing vigor constitute both a delight and an inspiration to all of us older folks.

Every man and woman in this land is so proud and so grateful that God, in His just and wise way, has given you the opportunity to see fulfilled the wisdom of your own vision and the rightness of your own courage.

I think it is especially appropriate that this dam should bear the name of that great American, Sam Rayburn.

An adviser, consultant, or other special Government employee shall not use his position in any way to coerce, or give the appearance of coercing, another person to provide any financial benefit to him or persons with whom he has family…

It isn't enough for any of us merely to wish you a happy anniversary.