Since the advent of nuclear weapons, it seems clear that there is no longer any alternative to peace, if there is to be a happy and well world.

We believe that our truly urgent need is to make our nation secure, our economy strong and our dollar sound. For every American this matter of the sound dollar is crucial. Without a sound dollar, every American family would face a renewal of inflation, an ever-increasing cost of living, the withering away of savings and life insurance policies.

Preparing for battle, plans were essential. But once the battle was joined, plans were useless.

Some politician some years ago said that bad officials are elected by good voters who do not vote.

How far have we come in man's long pilgrimage from darkness toward light? Are we nearing the light-a day of freedom and of peace for all mankind? Or are the shadows of another night closing in upon us?

Every battle is going to surprise you. No plan ever survives contact with the enemy.

By mutual respect, understanding and with good will we can find acceptable solutions to any problems which exist or may arise between us.