We take this job seriously because we know the truth of some other words that Teddy Roosevelt spoke.

Rebuilding our defenses would come first.

I know you agree with me that those kids will never let us down, so we better darn well see to it that this government, no matter what party is in power, never lets them down.

I'd just like to express to you and to legionnaires around the country my deepest appreciation for being there when it counted.

We will be vigilant in the preservation of freedom and vigorous in its defense because we will not let down those who came before us or those who will follow.

We must not and will not abandon them.

We made a promise that they'd have the first-class equipment and weapons they need to do their job and come home safely.

The cry of the weakling counts for little in the move toward peace, but the call of a just man armed is potent.

Speak softly, but keep the battleship Iowa close at hand.

I am pleased to forward the Report to the Congress.

I just want you to know that I've heard again and again, from Dennis and others, that the Australian people could not have been more open, friendly, or sportsmanlike.