to deter us from the basic task of securing local self-government for the District.

May the day come in our lifetime when the people of this great and ancient race are freed from the evils of dictatorship, and resume their rightful place as a part of the world of free men.

The United States must be strong; not 'Strong, if,' not 'Strong, when,' not 'Strong enough, but,' but 'Strong first.'

I don't run for the office of the Presidency promising that if I am elected life is going to be easy.

This is a great forum which if given the attention and prestige and support that it needs can serve as a great clearinghouse for peace.

I am not going to make a speech in this rain.

I think we can start this valley, this State, and this country on the move again next January.

In the words of our Democratic platform, 'we reaffirm our pledge of determined opposition to the present admission of Communist China to the United Nations'.

In our Democratic platform we have also taken note of unfair discriminations under which some of our people suffer, in securing access to housing, jobs, education and other community opportunities.

I think all Americans, whether they are Republicans or Democrats, share a common desire, to live at peace and protect the security of the United States.

I think they should look to us again.

They stand today on the razoredge of decision.

use the full power of the executive branch of the Government to assure the early enactment of District home-rule legislation.

We are not satisfied with a so-called peace that is merely an interval between two wars.

I know this Nation can afford them - and you know this Nation cannot afford to be without them.

It is essential on the pathway to peace that the United States associate itself with other countries who also desire to live in peace.

We are going to win this election and we are going to win it right here in the the State of California.

have the full cooperation of the party's floor leadership in the Congress.