I want above all else to be a President known - at the end of 4 years - as one who not only prevented war but won the peace.

I want to be a President who recognizes every citizen's rights as well as his obligations.

I want to be President of all the people.

And if I am successful on Tuesday, it is my intention to be, in the fullest measure of the word and office, the next President of the United States.

I want to be a President who cares, not only about the Nation's loss of gold, but about 4 million men losing their jobs and income.

But I am grateful to you for being able to stand and say 'Hello.'

I think you are here for the same reason that I am, because this is an important election, because we are Democrats, because we believe in progress, and because we are going to win.

I want to try to set as my standard the day Abraham Lincoln called his wartime Cabinet together to read to them his draft of the Emancipation Proclamation.

For the last 3 months, in outlining the programs I believe this country needs, I have in effect answered the question why I want to be President.

I hope to set before the people our unfinished agenda - to indicate their obligations - and not simply follow their every whim and pleasure.

I ask you to join us.