Eisenhower: “I herewith transmit for the consideration of the Congress the report of the National Capital Planning Commission and the…”

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.

I feel now it would be futile for me to attempt anything else in the way of words.

My heart will always be filled with admiration for you.