We are prepared to meet our obligations, but we can only defend the freedom of those who are determined to be free themselves.

Therefore, I ask you to support civil emergency planning in your local communities.

I said in my State of the Union Address that we intended to give equal attention to both-and we intend to do so.

I come here as a citizen of the great Republic, and I believe that the future can belong to those who are free, because I believe it must belong to those who are free.

We are a people of strong faith in ourselves and in our institutions.

It is also true, however, that individual preparedness, which is beyond the province of government, is essential to an effective civil defense.

We do not expect war.

Should the United States ever be subjected to direct enemy attack Conelrad and the National Emergency Broadcasting System will be vital to our defense.

I am not satisfied, as an American, to see people who want to work can't find a job.

I believe that our future can be bright.

Common prudence demands that we take all necessary measures to protect our homes, our institutions, and our way of life.