Government cannot close its eyes to the pollution of waters, to the erosion of soil, to the slashing of forests any more than it can close its eyes to the need for slum clearance and schools.

Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world.

Prosperous farmers mean more employment, more prosperity for the workers and the business men of every industrial area in the whole country.

I see one-third of a nation ill-housed, ill-clad, ill-nourished.

Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds.

Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage; We humbly beseech Thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will.

This nation asks for action, and action now.