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We must gain some understanding of those people as such.

It is my hope, my earnest prayer, that this country will never again be engaged in war.

Whatever America hopes to bring to pass in the world, must first come to pass in the heart of America.

I hereby determine that up to $5,000,000 worth of agricultural commodities shall be made available out of the stocks of the Commodity Credit Corporation and transferred to meet the urgent relief requirements of Bolivia.

Men of faith everywhere must gain a broader understanding of these potentials, both destructive and constructive.

That faith, immeasurable and imponderable, daily exemplified in millions of American families, is the prime strength of our great Nation.

This audience peculiarly symbolizes the smallest and the most important of these units—the American family.

We know—and all the world constantly reminds us—that the future well-being of humanity depends directly upon America’s leadership.

I therefore direct you, pursuant to the provisions of Section 208 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, to petition in the name of the United States any District Court of the United States having jurisdiction of the parties to…

I remember him as a man of small stature, of high courage, of great understanding and love for his fellows.

I remember him as a reporter who won the devotion of millions merely by writing the familiar everyday facts of life as he saw them.

I met Ernie Pyle in the midst of war and counted him my good friend.

I am proud to join in this testimonial to him by so many of his colleagues.

His name is a symbol of integrity in his profession, and--for all citizens--a living testimony to patriotism.

I am delighted to send my warmest greetings.

Both in war and in peace, Ernie Pyle conceived it his duty to write the truth with the vigor of simplicity.

No matter what happens, no matter what things look like at the moment, please keep going.

Please don't get discouraged when you feel no visible progress.