As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

A police state finds that it cannot command the grain to grow.

For one true measure of a nation is its success in fulfilling the promise of a better life for each of its members. Let this be the measure of our nation.

All over the world, particularly in the newer nations, young men are coming to power--men who are not bound by the traditions of the past--men who are not blinded by the old fears and hates and rivalries-- young men who can cast off the old slogans and delusions and suspicions.

The United States, as the world knows, will never start a war.

If there is one path above all others to war, it is the path of weakness and disunity.

In seeking the help of the Congress and our countrymen, I pledged no easy answers. I pledged, and asked, only toil and dedication. These the Congress and the people have given in good measure.