Eisenhower: “I do not believe there is any cure you can prescribe in advance for that sort of thing.”

Our entire history since the birth of my Nation has been that of friendship.

Of course we do--we want Nixon and Lodge.

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