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.

I have no desire whatsoever to dominate any European nation or Europe as a whole.

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 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.

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

I have nothing against the Europeans making their own decisions.

I will play, on the contrary, a very active role within the United Nations.

I would never hesitate to express my opinion if France or Germany, or even the United States, would sell such installations.

I would emphasize much more the stable and trusting relations with our friends and natural allies.

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

I think that many things could be different.

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

We ought to think about those federal programs in human terms.

Our society ought not to back off from our commitment to the integration of our educational system.

We need to deal with the working poor.

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

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

Any improvement in the quality of services or level of services had to be combined with the reorganization of the structure of government.