To the European immigrant - that is, to the aliens who have been converted into Americans by the advantages of American life - the Promise of America has consisted largely in the opportunity which it offered of economic independence and prosperity.

The combination of Federalism and Republicanism which formed the substance of the system, did not constitute a progressive and formative political principle, but it pointed in the direction of a constructive formula.

Unless the great majority of Americans not only have, but believe they have, a fair chance, the better American future will be dangerously compromised.

To the European immigrant - that is, to the aliens who have been converted into Americans by the advantages of American life - the Promise of America has consisted largely in the opportunity which it offered of economic independence and prosperity.

The popular will cannot be taken for granted, it must be created.

The only fruitful promise of which the life of any individual or any nation can be possessed, is a promise determined by an ideal.

American history contains much matter for pride and congratulation, and much matter for regret and humiliation.