Eisenhower: “I am confident of a response that will do credit to the Federal service and be an important factor in the success of the…”

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

We must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex.

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

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