Eisenhower: “Bonds of common purpose and common ideals can unite people, even when they come from the most distant and diverse…”

If there is one thing we want--I mean the United States wants--it is good, loyal friends, inspired by the same ideals of human dignity and decency that we ourselves cherish.

The day that we don't have to work, that's the day you will have to call the United States second rate.

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

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