No President should fear public scrutiny of his program. For from that scrutiny comes understanding; and from that understanding comes support or opposition and both are necessary. I am not asking your newspapers to support the Administration, but I am asking your help in the tremendous task of informing and alerting the American people. For I have complete confidence in the response and dedication of our citizens whenever they are fully informed.

America has tossed its cap over the wall of space.

No treaty, however much it may be to the advantage of all, however tightly it may be worded, can provide absolute security against the risks of deception and evasion. But it can, if it is sufficiently effective in its enforcement and if it is sufficiently in the interests of its signers, offer far more security and far fewer risks than an unabated, uncontrolled, unpredictable arms race.

Art is the great democrat, calling forth creative genius from every sector of society, disregarding race or religion or wealth or color

Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors.

Art establishes the basic human truths which must serve as the touchstone of our judgement.

In a time of turbulence and change, it is more true than ever that knowledge is power.