Courage is the capacity to conduct oneself with restraint in times of prosperity and with courage and tenacity when things do not go well.

The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years.

This country cannot afford the deceptive luxury of waging defensive warfare.

By providing outstanding economic leadership, this country can wage its attack successfully - and can thereby build the foundations of a peaceful world.

For the only way in which a durable peace can be created is by world-wide restoration of economic activity and international trade.

If these assets were set up as a revolving fund with which Japan could import raw materials for its industries, Japanese exports could again enter the channels of world trade-and Japanese workers would have employment and something to eat.

If all Europe lies flat while the Russian mob tramps over it, we will then be faced with a war under difficult circumstances, and with a very good chance of losing it.