I think it is extremely important that all of us have a clear understanding of what was accomplished, and the circumstances under which it was done, and what it will probably mean.

At my first meeting with him, during World War II, he expressed his grave fear that Communist Russia would emerge from the war as a threat to individual liberty and freedom.

Government must work to stabilize the buying power of the dollar.

The purpose of this offer is to assist the Government of Viet-Nam in developing and maintaining a strong, viable state, capable of resisting attempted subversion or aggression through military means.

You know how intensely I believe that the safety and security of the Western World demanded unity and strength in Western Europe.

It has been truly said that the state of our economy is largely a national state of mind.

Our economy is working at near record levels.

He knew that in peace and war, this economy is the source of our military strength.

We must develop a foreign economic program that will expand trade, encourage investment, help bring about currency convertibility, and reduce the need for direct aid to other countries.

I am glad that the United States is able to assist in this humanitarian effort.

To foster this expanding economy must be our Government's domestic goal.

The Government of the United States expects that this aid will be met by performance on the part of the Government of Viet-Nam in undertaking needed reforms.