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I think that many things could be different.

I have nothing against the Europeans making their own decisions.

I think that the best way to avoid the danger of a Communist takeover is to maintain a well-functioning democratic regime.

The most profitable investment is in people, and that is the rule I will follow if I become your President.

I expect, from the Soviets, better cooperation in order to obtain a balanced reduction of forces in Europe.

I think the basic issue in this campaign is going to be whether we want government that looks confidently to the future, or government that clings fearfully to the past.

I think our government has a responsibility to help those people get back to work.

This is one of those elections, as in 1932 and 1960, when we have a chance to break with the past and make a fresh start in our national affairs.

We want to believe once again that our national leaders are honorable and competent and deserving of our trust.

I want to share some of those thoughts with you today, and I want to say at the outset that my mood is one of confidence and optimism.

There is no question, for me, to organize clandestine operations in those countries to overthrow their government.

It is asking us what kind of America we want.

I believe those men and women, in Congress are a great deal closer to the national mood than Mr. Ford has shown himself to be.

I will try to win over the world of business to our point of view.

We need to deal with the working poor.

Those who cannot work full-time ought to be treated with respect, with compassion, with understanding.

The best way to approach this broad subject is to consider it as an entity.

People are better off if they have fruitful employment for themselves—work.