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  • the discussion as an exclusive talk with the President. The President praised the people of Connecticut, referring to them as forward-looking on national and internatimal affairs. He had praise for both Senators and Congressmen. The President: We have had a great
  • not satisfied with the performance of the several departments in this area; we require stronger arrange­ ments. I have therefore designated Mr. Robert J. Manning, Assistant Secretary of State. for Public Affairs, to generate and to co­ ordinate a broad program
  • to the success of United States operations in Southeast Asia. The national interest requires full understanding of our policy and purpose in this area. I am not satisfied with the performance of the several departments in this area; we require stronger arrange­
  • , the restraints on pai:ticipation certificates and the risk of appropriation increases for veterans and civil servants have increased the deficit to $29 billion. " To reduce this deficit, we will borrow - - cut - - and tax. We hope to borrow 50% {$15 billion
  • Urban affairs
  • tried to point out that nation-building and rural reconstruction is as important as the military aspects. We are making progress on all fronts. "The House Foreign Affairs Committee asked if South Vietnam would negotiate with the NLF. I said they were
  • it affected internation.!'A-1 affairs and questions beyond the water line. Remember that policy that said we should settle our ow~ disputes. A What would you do about Fulbright? B 11 d put Fulbright on. No one would ever expect you to. And then find out
  • Urban affairs
  • . It is possible to rr.ake some bad mistakes of timing. No time for a major offer. It will be seen as sign of weakness. 3-) National concern is a question as to whether SVN affairs a are being maturely, competently handled. It is a feeling of insecurity
  • Johnsons and Dean Rusks tour the LBJ Ranch and the Martin Ranch; Rusk talks about Brazil, Haiti, Vietnam, China and Africa; discussion of the LBJ Library and School of Public Affairs; lunch; Jimilu Mason works on LBJ bust; Lady Bird uses movie