US Presidency
1965

Our basic task is threefold: First, to keep our economy growing; ' to open for all Americans the opportunity that is now enjoyed by most Americans; ' and to improve the quality of life for all. In the next six weeks I will submit special messages with detailed proposals for national action in each of these areas. Tonight I would like just briefly to explain some of my major recommendations in the three main areas of national need. First, we must keep our nation prosperous. We seek full employment opportunity for every American citizen. I will present a budget designed to move the economy forward. More money will be left in the hands of the consumer by a substantial cut in excise taxes. We will continue along the path toward a balanced budget in a balanced economy. I confidently predict, what every economic sign tells us tonight, the continued flourishing of the American economy. But we must remember that fear of a recession can contribute to the fact of a recession.