We were able to effect the withdrawal of the planes.

We are the chief defenders of freedom, and it is incumbent upon us to get moving again.

We must work to rebuild our rapidly deteriorating defenses.

We need a strong economy if we are going to meet our obligations to the underdeveloped world, to maintain our defenses, to meet our needs in education and health and housing.

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

My answer I tried to respond to Mr. Ritter with was I stated in the field of national security I thought the United States would have to make a bigger effort.

Let us not forget, my friends, we keep defense forces to keep the peace.

We are always keeping forces in the Mediterranean, as you well know.

And I call upon my fellow citizens not only to display the flag of the United States on Armed Forces Day, in manifestation of their recognition of the sacrifice and devotion to duty of the members of the armed forces, but also to avail themselves of the opportunity to further their knowledge of our defense posture and of the men and women who constitute our real national strength, by attending and participating in the local observances of the day.

None could then say that we preserve armament because we want to

This country, as other free countries, maintains arms

We may not have as many B-52's as we should like at this moment.

The success of the United Nations in repelling the attack in Korea has given the free world time to build its defensive strength against Communist aggression.

I wish every one of us would get that same habit, because that would contribute greatly to the ease of continuing our defense program on the basis on which it ought to be.

We must stand firm against aggression, build up our defenses, cooperate with other free peoples, and hold the door open for the fair settlement of international disputes.

We have considered how our two countries could best help one another in the supply of scarce materials important to their defense programs and their economic stability.

The defense of the free world will be strengthened and solidified by the creation of a European Defense Community as an element in a constantly developing Atlantic Community.

Throughout our talks we have been impressed by the need to strengthen the North Atlantic Treaty Organization by every means within our power and in full accord with our fellow members.