As it is an ancient truth that freedom cannot be legislated into existence, so it is no less obvious that freedom cannot be censored into existence.

We are particularly thankful to you for your part in the movement to have the words under God added to our Pledge of Allegiance. These words will remind Americans that despite our great physical strength we must remain humble. They will help us keep constantly in our minds and hearts the spiritual and moral principles which alone give dignity to man.

The Federal Government has a responsibility to manage wisely those public lands and forests under its jurisdiction necessary in the interest of the public as a whole. ... In the utilization of these lands, the people are entitled to expect that their timber, minerals, streams and water supply, wildlife and recreational values should be safeguarded, improved and made available not only for this but for future generations.

As men and women of character and of faith in the soundness of democratic methods, we must work like dogs to justify that faith.

We have won an armistice on a single battlefield, not peace in our world. We may not now relax our guard nor cease our quest.

The quest for peace is the statesman's most exacting duty... Practical progress to lasting peace is his fondest hope.

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