Eisenhower: “I am firmly committed to the idea that the primary and basic responsibility in these matters rests with the communities…”

Our two nations, despite obstacles set in our paths by others, will continue the march towards peace and freedom.

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.

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

I think politics ends at the water's edge.