Eisenhower: “I remember him as a man of small stature, of high courage, of great understanding and love for his fellows.”

In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist.

Our unity as a nation is sustained by free communication of thought and by easy transportation of people and goods.

For over six decades we have worked together to create and maintain strong democratic institutions.

I assure you that our obligation to you is deep and lasting.