"I do not accept the idea at all that New England is finished."
"I spoke in accepting the nomination in Los Angeles of the new frontier that is coming into our country."
"If we are to put these human resources to work - if we are to give New Englanders the chance to revive their economy and restore their prosperity - then we need vigorous leadership and understanding, ..."
"Finally, New England shares in the urgent economic needs of the entire Nation - the need to provide a decent life for our older citizens and a decent education for our young."
"But we do have our own resources - human resources - the skill and experience and determination of our people."
"In any case, we are here today to ask your help."
"Such a program is not a program for New England - it is a program for America."
"We cannot rely upon the stability of the industrial giants - or the advantages of cheap fuel, cheap labor, or cheap transportation costs."
"Second, we must reverse the serious decline in New England's textile industry."
"Its fulfillment will require effort and sacrifice and dedication."
"By building New England we build America."