The leadership of the American Legion has not had a constructive thought for the benefit of this country since 1918.

For to save mankind's future freedom, we must face up to any risk that is necessary. We will always seek peace - but we will never surrender.

The only significance of analyzing the past is that it does give us some key to the future.

The highest duty of the writer, the composer, the artist, is to remain true to himself and to let the chips fall where they may.

There are no 'white' or 'coloured' signs on the foxholes or graveyards of battle.

Let us examine our attitude toward peace itself. Too many of us think it is impossible. Too many think it unreal. But that is a dangerous, defeatist belief. It leads to the conclusion that war is inevitable, that mankind is doomed, that we are gripped by forces we cannot control. We need not accept that view. Our problems are manmade; therefore they can be solved by man. And man can be as big as be wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.

Freedom is not merely a word or an abstract theory, but the most effective instrument for advancing the welfare of man.