We reaffirmed our belief that peace and progress in Asia are prerequisites to peace in the whole world.

Every child must be encouraged to get as much education as he has the ability to take.

I am today sending the 89th Congress a message on the number one business on this Nation's agenda, and that is the education of our young people.

Education is 'the guardian genius of our democracy.'

It was something over $4 billion in the budget when I took office; the '64 budget.

Under his leadership we have taken a harder look at the kinds of things we are asked to support, and at the performance of the countries which ask for assistance.

It is more and more an effort of the whole American community.

An attention to health has contributed to the vitality and efficiency of our system as well as to the happiness and prosperity of our people.

We must undertake that work ourselves through practical, prudent and patient programs--to put more firmly in place the foundation for the healthiest, happiest and most hopeful society in the history of man.

I believe this year is the year when, with the sure knowledge of public support, the Congress should enact a hospital insurance program for the aged.

I again strongly urge the Congress to enact a hospital insurance program for the aged.

We know that history is ours to make.

A President's hardest task is not to do what is right, but to know what is right.

I am proud to be among my colleagues of the Congress whose legacy to their trust is their loyalty to their Nation.

What is at stake is the cause of freedom and in that cause America will never be found wanting.

Let the foes of freedom take no comfort from this.

The problem of mass transportation in the Washington area is critical. It is also a problem in which the Federal Government has a unique interest and responsibility.

Arms control remains especially urgent; nothing can contribute more to the hopes of mankind for the future.