Eisenhower: “Such functions as remain in connection with the fiscal liquidation of the Economic Stabilization Agency are hereby…”

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.

I worked among you for more than 4 years.

No petty differences of any kind can ever tear apart these two great countries.

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