use the full power of the executive branch of the Government to assure the early enactment of District home-rule legislation.

They stand today on the razoredge of decision.

I think they should look to us again.

I think all Americans, whether they are Republicans or Democrats, share a common desire, to live at peace and protect the security of the United States.

In our Democratic platform we have also taken note of unfair discriminations under which some of our people suffer, in securing access to housing, jobs, education and other community opportunities.

In the words of our Democratic platform, 'we reaffirm our pledge of determined opposition to the present admission of Communist China to the United Nations'.

I think we can start this valley, this State, and this country on the move again next January.

I am not going to make a speech in this rain.

This is a great forum which if given the attention and prestige and support that it needs can serve as a great clearinghouse for peace.

I don't run for the office of the Presidency promising that if I am elected life is going to be easy.

The United States must be strong; not 'Strong, if,' not 'Strong, when,' not 'Strong enough, but,' but 'Strong first.'