John F. Kennedy: “Every member of NATO stands with us in a common commitment to preserve this symbol of free man's will to remain free.”

For we seek not the worldwide victory of one nation or system but a worldwide victory of man.

The modern globe is too small, its weapons are too destructive, and its disorders are too contagious to permit any other kind of victory.

Today the United Nations is primarily the protector of the small and the weak, and a safety valve for the strong.

We steer our ship with hope, as Thomas Jefferson said, "leaving Fear astern.