Political Quotes

Eisenhower: I urge in the name of humanity and in the cause of peace that the Soviet Union take action to withdraw Soviet forces…

On the recordNovember 3, 1956
I urge in the name of humanity and in the cause of peace that the Soviet Union take action to withdraw Soviet forces from Hungary immediately and to permit the Hungarian people to enjoy and exercise the human rights and fundamental freedoms affirmed for all peoples in the United Nations Charter.
Said by
Eisenhower
Republican · Kansas

Editor's note · Context

Message to Nikolai Bulganin, Chairman, Council of Ministers, U.S.S.R., Urging Withdrawal of Soviet Forces From Hungary

Share

More from Eisenhower

Jan 19, 1961

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.

congress.gov
Aug 23, 1960

It never even occurred to me to make that as one of the basic issues--what to do with Mr. Khrushchev.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Jun 14, 1960

You are representing America, and you are not doing it in the style that is described in very exaggerated fashion in 'The Ugly American.'

presidency.ucsb.edu
Sep 28, 1960

Leadership is not proved by a mere whirling across the public stage in a burst of glib oratory.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation