Be aware of danger-but recognize the opportunity

To each of us is entrusted the heavy responsibility of guiding the affairs of a democratic nation founded on Christian ideals.

In seeking the help of the Congress and our countrymen, I pledged no easy answers. I pledged, and asked, only toil and dedication. These the Congress and the people have given in good measure.

We believe that when men reach beyond this planet, they should leave their national differences behind them.

While much remains to be done to achieve full equality of economic opportunity-for the average woman worker earns only 60 percent of the average wage for men-this legislation is a significant step forward.

A country is as strong, really, as its citizens. And I think that mental and physical health - mental and physical vigor - go hand in hand.

No American is ever made better off by pulling a fellow American down, and all of us are made better off whenever any one of us is made better off.