But now we have got to a place where the matter can no longer be handled by professional or organized military forces, and where we must all act together in the operation of any plan necessary for our safety.
Remarks Opening the White House Conference of Mayors.
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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.
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.
For over six decades we have worked together to create and maintain strong democratic institutions.
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