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Now it's up to us to keep that pledge in our time.

It is Mrs. Johnson's wish, as it is my own, that the planting of these trees may be the occasion for us all to dedicate our efforts anew to preserving our heritage of 'America the Beautiful.'

The Continental Congress was the first to pledge that the means of education shall forever be encouraged.

The real work of any President is not for his own time but times to come.

History may well record that we saved liberty and saved freedom when we undertook a crash program in the field of education.

I am happy that those of you that were present for the signing of the NDEA bill could stay here.

The concept represents modern America at her best.

The Secretary, with the assistance of the Commissioner of Education (hereinafter referred to as the Commissioner), shall identify the education needs and goals of the Nation and from time to time shall recommend to the President policies…

The heads of Federal agencies, as to their respective education related programs, shall keep each other fully and currently informed in order to achieve coordinated planning and prevent unnecessary duplication of activities.

This measure rejects the approach that America has outgrown.

Higher costs must not put higher education out of reach.

My mother finally convinced me that I would enjoy life more if I would use my head instead of my foot!

We wish you many more years in which you can lead and inspire the great Irish nation and lend your wise counsel to us all.

It is the only ruler that free men desire.

The Committee shall advise the Secretary, the Commissioner, and the heads of Federal agencies in connection with the responsibilities assigned to them by this order.

We believe in equal opportunity for all, special privilege for none.

The challenge is obvious and we must meet it.

You have to send some Democratic Congressmen to help him.