Democracy is the most demanding of all forms of government in terms of the energy, imagination, and public spirit required of the individual.

An essential part of any successful action on the part of the United States is an understanding on the part of the people of America of the character of the problem and the remedies to be applied. ... It is virtually impossible at this distance merely by reading, or listening, or even seeing photographs or motion pictures, to grasp at all the real significance of the situation. And yet the whole world of the future hangs on a proper judgment.

Our policy is directed not against any country or doctrine but against hunger, poverty, desperation and chaos. Its purpose should be the revival of a working economy in the world so as to permit the emergence of political and social conditions in which free institutions can exist.

The one great element in continuing the success of an offensive is maintaining the momentum.

Democracy is the most demanding of all forms of government in terms of the energy, imagination, and public spirit required of the individual.

The gallantry and aggressive fighting spirit of the Russian soldiers command the American army's admiration.

No compromise is possible and the victory of the democracies can only be complete with the utter defeat of the war machines of Germany and Japan.