You know I am an actor, and I have medals for diction.

At every step the vast majority have expressed horror at the idea of an aggressive war.

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

As Americans, preserving the best of our traditions, we have the right- nay the duty-to fight for participation in the forward march of humanity

Whether I am or am not a Communist is irrelevant. The question is whether American citizens, regardless of their political beliefs or sympathies, may enjoy their constitutional rights.

My father was a slave and my people died to build this country and I am going to stay here and have a part of it just like you.

We ask for nothing that is not ours by right, and herein lies the great moral power of our demand.