So - our readiness to meet and defeat this kind of possible attack is forced upon us, both as a potent preventive of actual war and to insure survival in event of attack. This alertness to danger has to be translated into specific policies and activities in the several parts of the world where our rights - our way of life - can be seriously damaged. Work of this kind occupies my days and nights.

The free world knows, out of the bitter wisdom of experience, that vigilance and sacrifice are the price of liberty.

I assure you that it is our desire and intention to keep the doors of consultation always and fully open. There must never be a final word between friends.

In all those things which deal with people, be liberal, be human. In all those things which deal with the people's money or their economy or their form of government, be conservative.

The hand of the aggressor is stayed by strength - and strength alone.

The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.

We ... must avoid the impulse to live only for today, plundering for our own ease and convenience the precious resources of tomorrow.