John F. Kennedy: “Neither money nor technical assistance, however, can be our only weapon against poverty.”

If at times our actions seem to make life difficult for others, it is only because history has made life difficult for us all.

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

Through hot wars and cold, through recession and prosperity, through the ages of the atom and outer space, the American people have never faltered and their faith has never flagged.

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