Remarks at Troop Review Ceremonies, Fort Gordon, Georgia.
01/06/1961
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We can help to demonstrate that growth can be achieved more readily in conditions of freedom, that it is not necessary to sacrifice liberty ...
The vigorous advancement of this Program is our only logical course.
We prayerfully hope that this sentiment will ultimately persuade the Soviet Government to participate in a plan of genuine disarmament.
Military strength alone is not an adequate barrier to this insidious process.