You know that being an American is more than a matter of where your parents came from. It is a belief that all men are created free and equal and that everyone deserves an even break.

It's a recession when your neighbor loses his job; it's a depression when you lose yours.

At the present moment in world history nearly every nation must choose between alternative ways of life. The choice is too often not a free one.

A man who is influenced by the polls or is afraid to make decisions which make him unpopular is not a man to represent the welfare of the country.

The 'C' students run the world.

We fully realize today that victory in war requires a mighty united effort. Certainly, victory in peace calls for, and must receive, an equal effort. Man has learned long ago, that it is impossible to live unto himself. This same basic principle applies today to nations. We were not isolated during the war. We dare not now become isolated in peace.

This Nation was established by men who believed in God. ... You will see the evidence of this deep religious faith on every hand.