We see these successes in the war on poverty, in the reduction of
the Federal income tax rate which stimulated the economy of Mary-
land to such a degree that we achieved unprecedented prosperity. We
see it in the expansion of human rights and we see it in your firm
resolve to assist the emerging nations of the world resist the forces
of tyranny. Finally, Mr. President, we see it in your determination
to prevent nuclear holocaust and to end contamination of the air we
breathe and the water we drink.

Through this tremendous welcome today, Mr. President, we hope
to convey to you some of the feelings of genuine respect and admira-
tion that the people of Maryland hold for you. I am quite confident
that Marylanders will manifest their approval of your Administration
in a more significant fashion on November 3rd by voting over-
whelmingly for both you and Senator Humphrey.

REMARKS, DEMOCRATIC RALLY AND BARBECUE

ELKTON, KENTUCKY

October 29, 1964

Governor Breathitt, Attorney General Matthews, Mr. Ockerman,
Members of Congress, candidates, distinguished guests and fellow
Democrats:

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the Southern
Governor's Conference in San Antonio, Texas, with your distin-
guished chief executive here in Kentucky, Ed Breathitt, his lovely
wife, your former Governor Bert Combs, and a number of fine citi-
zens from this state. Your representatives at that conference talked
of Kentucky in such glowing terms that I was delighted when the
invitation to visit this fine state arrived at my Annapolis office and,
of course, I accepted immediately. Ladies and gentlemen, I'm happy
to be here and extremely grateful for the courteous reception accorded
to be here and extremely grateful for the courteous reception ac-
cordede me.

Maryland and Kentucky long have shared similar interests for we
both grow tobacco in abundant quantities, we both breed thorough-
breds and, of course, we provide two of the three jewels in the triple
crown of racing—the famous Kentucky Derby and the Pimilico Preak-
ness. With so much in common, I am sure you can understand why

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