Our exchange programs have proved especially valuable in recent months in our developing relations with the Soviet Union and the People's Republic of China.

I AM sure that all Americans will join me in extending congratulations to Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger upon his richly deserved selection as corecipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for 1973.

The Council's recommendations, which would place new emphasis on the rights, powers, and responsibilities of State and local governments for the management of their own affairs, are receiving careful consideration.

Added attention should also be given to relatively low-cost ways of enhancing the professional and cultural experiences of foreign students and others who come to live and to work in our country.

I hereby transmit the first report of the Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Personnel Policy.

Use of the symbol pursuant to this order shall continue through December 31, 1976.

It is very hard to keep secrets in government

It is one that seeks peace for ourselves and for other nations and, of course, seeks, in addition to that, a world in which all nations will have the right to be independent of foreign domination.

The policy of the United States in the Mideast, very simply stated, is this: We stand for the right of every nation in the Mideast to maintain its independence and security.

I am always happy when he agrees with me, but I am never unhappy when he disagrees with me

As the Nation's 55th Secretary of State, he played an indispensable role in ending our longest war and in starting to build a new structure of peace

I have the honor to present to William P. Rogers the Medal of Freedom

That is the first secret the State Department ever kept

You receive a Medal of Honor today because what you have done is to help the United States maintain its honor.

We want the fighting to end on a basis where we can build a lasting peace.

Each Federal department and agency of the executive branch shall use the official symbol of the American Revolution Bicentennial.

Oh, good. Well, I told Hudnut he wouldn't have to pray for you tomorrow, he could just pray for me. So now he will pray for both of us.

Fine. Well, this is our first official meeting since he was nominated, and I thought you would kind of like to cover it.