Could I have but a line a century hence crediting a contribution to the advance of peace, I would yield every honor which has been accorded by war.

While Asia is commonly referred to as the Gateway to Europe, it is no less true that Europe is the Gateway to Asia, and the broad influence of the one cannot fail to have its impact upon the other.

In war, indeed, there can be no substitute for victory.

Here are centered the hopes and aspirations and faith of the entire human race. I do not stand here as advocate for any partisan cause, for the issues are fundamental and reach quite beyond the realm of partisan consideration. They must be resolved on the highest plane of national interest if our course is to prove sound and our future protected. I trust, therefore, that you will do me the justice of receiving that which I have to say as solely expressing the considered viewpoint of a fellow American.

Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons.

We have known the bitterness of defeat and the exultation of triumph, and from both we have learned there can be no turning back. We must go forward to preserve in peace what we won in war.

I address you with neither rancor nor bitterness in the fading twilight of life, with but one purpose in mind: to serve my country.