it is hereby ordered that...
We will not participate in foreign wars, and we will not send our Army, naval or air forces to fight in foreign lands outside of the America...
No selfish interest, no personal ambition, no political campaign, can sway the majority will of our people of America to make America strong...
America is rising to meet the evergrowing need for an adequate, physical armed defense of the United States.
I think that teamsters will be the first to assert that farmers labor too.
Your organization is an outstanding example of the progress that has been made.
It is ordered that Chapter XXII of the Foreign Service Regulations of the United States be amended as follows:
That goes back before you and me.
I think that was employed too.
They are essential to the protection of the Panama Canal, Central America, the northern portion of South America, the Antilles, Canada, Mexi...
The right to bases in Newfoundland and Bermuda are gifts-generously given and gladly received.
This is the most important action in the reinforcement of our national defense that has been taken since the Louisiana Purchase.
The value to the Western Hemisphere of these outposts of security is beyond calculation.
These are real places.
Then, as now, considerations of safety from overseas attack were fundamental.
Preparation for defense is an inalienable prerogative of a sovereign state.
For these reasons I have taken advantage of the present opportunity to acquire them.
No quid pro quo on those at all.
