It is an expression of that bond of common belief which we call democracy.

The wholehearted acceptance of this doctrine by all of us is the keystone of the Inter-American System.

All our peoples have a common belief which we call democracy.

In our domestic civil life we long ago recognized that the alternative to the rule of the strong was law established by the community.

Our two countries will not fail each other.

If a realistic view of the world takes full account of the differences that separate nations, it must also take full account of the common beliefs that unite nations.

We believe that the state exists for the benefit of man, not man for the benefit of the state.

It is inspiring to note the progress we have made toward establishing a community of nations with authority to enforce the law on delinquents.

I should not recommend an extension of the Act at this time.

Mr. President, distinguished guests: My presence here today as the guest of the great Republic of Mexico is one of the truly happy occasions of my career.

The task of achieving permanent peace and security for all mankind is not easy, but I am certain that permanent peace and security are the goal of all peoples everywhere, whatever their language, or nationality, race, or creed.

Therefore, we must have world peace.

My country, in common with all the American Republics, pledged itself at the Conference of Montevideo in 1933 and the Conference of Buenos Aires in 1936 to observe the Doctrine of Nonintervention.

It is the application of the Golden Rule.

Now, Therefore, I, Harry S. Truman, President of the United States of America, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Congress in Public Resolution 67, approved May 3, 1940, do hereby designate Sunday, May 18, 1947, as 'I…

And I urge Federal, State, and local officials and patriotic, civic, and educational organizations to plan and hold, on or about May 18, exercises designed to help our citizens better to understand their privileges and responsibilities as…

The Federal Government must carry out contractual obligations accepted in good faith by educational institutions, municipalities and other local bodies.

If it becomes necessary to ask for that increase, we will ask for it.