I want to talk to you about some tough decisions.

I expect, from the Soviets, better cooperation in order to obtain a balanced reduction of forces in Europe.

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 believe those men and women, in Congress are a great deal closer to the national mood than Mr. Ford has shown himself to be.

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 will try to win over the world of business to our point of view.

Good government is the art of doing what is right, and that is far more difficult.

An occasional veto may be justified, if legislation is poorly drafted or ill-considered, but 53 vetoes in two years demonstrate a negativism, a dormancy, and a fear of action that can only be harmful to this country.

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 want to believe once again that our national leaders are honorable and competent and deserving of our trust.