And if we are elected, every American, regardless of his race or his creed or his color will be given his full constitutional rights.

For the making of peace is the noblest work of God-fearing man.

But it is an unfortunate fact that we can pursue peace only by remaining strong

America needs San Diego

First of all I want to express my thanks to all of you for taking Sunday off and coming to the airport to greet us.

San Diego - perhaps better than any other city in this country - illustrates the failures of the Republican Party

How can we improve on the Constitution?

I think we'd all be better off

It is paradoxical and it is tragic that at such a time our aircraft plants are operating at less than full capacity

We hold the view that while this is a great country, we can do better; while this is a great State, we can do better; while this is a powerful country, it can be stronger.

I think we can win the presidential election with your support.

I think here in San Diego we can lead the Democratic tide.

To that question there can be only one answer - and that is the answer of the Democratic Party: America must have a military strength second to none

I don't think there is a single State of the Union where we are better organized.

I think California is the place to win this election.

I don't run for the office of the Presidency promising that if I am elected that life will be easy, but I do run for the office of the Presidency with the greatest possible confidence in this country.

That is my privilege and your privilege.

One of the greatest challenges of the next decade is the challenge to provide a decent home in a decent neighborhood for every American.