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Eisenhower
@eisenhower· Republican · KS· Oct 16, 1956

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

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Eisenhower
@eisenhower· Republican · KS· May 25, 1955

And so I dedicate this building to the conquest of disease so that mankind, more safe and secure in body, may more surely advance to a widely shared prosperity and an enduring and just peace.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jan 8, 1952

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.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Dec 17, 1951

To put the matter bluntly, these regulations are designed to keep security information away from potential enemies and must not be used to cover up mistakes made by any official or employee of the Government.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jul 3, 1951

Everything that Mr. Wilson says in this report emphasizes the tremendous importance of obtaining good, strong control legislation to see us through this crucial period, while we are building our defensive strength.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Jun 19, 1951

Ecuador and the United States are working together with the other free nations to assure the security and peace of the world.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 24, 1950

Our armed forces can afford us a measure of defense, but real security for our Nation and all the rest of mankind can come only from building the kind of world where men can live together in peace.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· Mar 24, 1950

Passage of this Act will strengthen all nations threatened with intimidation, subversion, or direct aggression.

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Harry Truman
@harrytruman· Democratic · MO· May 9, 1948

The Secretary is authorized to furnish protection for persons employed or seeking employment in or with the transportation systems of which possession is taken hereunder

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Franklin Roosevelt
@franklinroosevelt· Democratic · NY· Mar 20, 1942

Nothing herein shall be deemed to render inapplicable existing state or Federal laws concerning the health, safety, security and employment standards of the employees of said railroad.

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Franklin Roosevelt
@franklinroosevelt· Democratic · NY· Feb 24, 1942

The Secretary of the Navy shall be primarily responsible for, and shall take such steps, institute such measures, and issue such regulations and orders as shall be necessary for, the safeguarding against destruction, loss or injury from sabotage or other subversive acts, accident, or other causes of a similar nature, of vessels, harbors, ports, and waterfront facilities in the United States and in Alaska, the Territory of Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

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Franklin Roosevelt
@franklinroosevelt· Democratic · NY· Mar 9, 1933

When a great danger threatens our basic security it is my duty to advise the Congress of the way to preserve it.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· Jan 10, 1932

The mighty reservoir of capital and security which insurance represents is an asset to the individual, to the family and to the country.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· May 29, 1931

Never was the lure of the rosy path to every panacea and of easy ways to imagined security more tempting.

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Herbert Hoover
@herberthoover· Republican · CA· May 28, 1931

In these quiet halls, there is a restfulness and a feeling of security--an inspiration of faith in one's country.

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