John F. Kennedy: “We seek in Laos what we seek in all Asia, and, indeed, in all of the world--freedom for the people and independence for…”

All of us together--this Administration, this Congress, this nation--must forge those answers.

First, we need to strengthen our Nation by investing in our youth.

Our Constitution wisely assigns both joint and separate roles to each branch of the government; and a President and a Congress who hold each other in mutual respect will neither permit nor attempt any trespass.

If, on the other hand, we hang back in deference to local economic pressures, we will find ourselves cut off from our major allies.