A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people.

I can assure you that every degree of mind and spirit that I possess will be devoted to the long-range interests of the United States and to the cause of freedom around the world.

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.

Ask not what your community can do for you; ask what your community can not do for anyone else.

There can be no progress if people have no faith in tomorrow.

I see little more important to the future of our country and our civilization than the full recognition of the place of the artist.

For I can assure you that we love our country, not for what it was, though it has always been great - not for what it is, though of this we are deeply proud - but for what it someday can, and, through the efforts of us all, someday will be.