Eisenhower: “This audience peculiarly symbolizes the smallest and the most important of these units—the American family.”

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.

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.

I have known Cabot Lodge for many years.