The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.

Before a battle, planning is everything. Once the fighting has begun, it's worthless

We view our Nation's strength and security as a trust, upon which rests the hope of free men everywhere.

We face a hostile ideology global in scope, atheistic in character, ruthless in purpose and insidious in method.

For a just and lasting peace, here is my solemn pledge to you: by dedication and patience we will continue, as long as I remain your President, to work for this simple - this single - this exclusive goal.

The only way to win World War III is to prevent it.

A world that begins to witness the rebirth of trust among nations can find its way to a peace that is neither partial nor punitive. With all who will work in good faith toward such a peace, we are ready, with renewed resolve, to strive to redeem the near-lost hopes of our day.