Eisenhower

The principal objection to commemorative coins is that they detract from the fundamental function of the coinage as a medium of exchange.

I therefore regretfully withhold my approval of S. 2474.

Government policy is now geared to decreasing the difficulties incident to this transition and to strengthening the weapons necessary for this task.

I do deplore any spread of hysterical fear in this world.

I think that the only statement I have this morning is my apologies for being 5 minutes late.

I think my Economic Report speaks for itself.

I am returning herewith, without my approval, H.R. 1917, 'To authorize the coinage of So-cent pieces to commemorate the sesquicentennial of the Louisiana Purchase.'

Continuing steps have been and are constantly being taken to re-examine the policies of the Federal Government affecting economic growth and stability.

I think I like them; that would be my answer.

As has been suggested in the past, it seems to me wholly appropriate that anniversaries like this one, which the Congress deems it desirable to commemorate, should be recognized by bills authorizing the Treasury to provide suitable…

In Indochina, as in numbers of other countries, we have military missions.

It seems to me wholly appropriate that anniversaries like this one, which the Congress deems it desirable to commemorate, should be recognized by bills authorizing the Treasury to provide suitable commemorative medals at cost.

For politics ought to be the part-time profession of every citizen who would protect the rights and privileges of free people and who would preserve what is good and fruitful in our national heritage.

Tirelessly and stubbornly he repeated it.

We must leave to the future an America that is whole, intact, strong, united--and still the land of freedom.

And you should, it seems to me, wear your political badge with some considerable pride.

This country belongs to the people who inhabit it.

The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present.

He has held almost every position in his government, including that of Prime Minister, and now is honored by holding the highest position in the land.

Our guest of honor, since that day in 1923, has been almost continuously in the Assembly of his country.

Tonight, this company--this Capital--this country--is honored by the presence at this board of the Head of the Turkish Republic.

Now the great Ataturk is dead, but his work lives on, and our guest of honor this evening is one of the original band that worked with him to bring about this great change, and to make Turkey the nation she is today: great, and growing…

We gladly seize the opportunity afforded us by his presence, to salute a nation which is one of the most gallant and staunchest defenders of freedom in the modern world.

He had a dream that with a band of devoted associates they translated into reality--by service, unselfish and dedicated service, to their country.

Fifty years ago--and there are a number of us here who can remember that long--the events, the names, and the faces of Turkey were little known to us.