The talents of an artist, small or large, are God-given... They are a sacred trust.

Every artist, every scientist, every writer must decide now where he stands. The artist must take sides. He must elect to fight for freedom or for slavery. I have made my choice. I had no alternative.

And, gentlemen, they have not yet done so, and it is quite clear that no Americans, no people in the world probably, are going to war with the Soviet Union.

Artists are the gate keepers of truth. We are civilization’s radical voice.

Yes, peace can and must be won, to save the world from the terrible destruction of World War III.

We must join with the tens of millions all over the world who see in peace our most sacred responsibility.

The artist must elect to fight for Freedom or for Slavery.