The pursuit of peace is still the focus of our leadership, our energies, and our determination.

Mr. Nixon and I both want peace. All Americans do.

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

I think all Americans, whether they are Republicans or Democrats, share a common desire, to live at peace and protect the security of the United States.

Surely peace is man's deepest aspiration.

It is essential on the pathway to peace that the United States associate itself with other countries who also desire to live in peace.

This is a great forum which if given the attention and prestige and support that it needs can serve as a great clearinghouse for peace.

Peace is not going to be won by merely talking about it.

We are not satisfied with a so-called peace that is merely an interval between two wars.

I pray that as American Jews gather in their houses of worship during their holy season to seek an understanding of God's purpose in their lives and awaken from self-preoccupation, they may see the beginning of the fulfillment of their hopes and prayers for peace and blessing for all mankind.

Peace in the Middle East is not one step nearer reality today than it was 8 years ago - but Russian influence is immeasurably greater.

Now, the next step, if this thing got out of hand, would be governmental controls in time of peace, and I believe governmental controls in time of peace means the beginning of the end.

I believe that any time we begin to think of war as an inescapable event of some future time, that we have become completely pessimistic on the future of humanity.

And to all people, everywhere--this final pledge: With you we look forward to and shall never cease to work for a world of peace, based on justice.

I would like the nations to know that America is largely one in our readiness to assume burdens and, where necessary, to assume risks to preserve the peace.

Today we have security treaties with 42 other nations which recognize that our peace and security are intertwined.

I urge in the name of humanity and in the cause of peace that the Soviet Union take action to withdraw Soviet forces from Hungary immediately and to permit the Hungarian people to enjoy and exercise the human rights and fundamental freedoms affirmed for all peoples in the United Nations Charter.