"I do not accept the idea at all that New England is finished."
"But these are problems which leadership and vision - and faith in the people of New England - can conquer."
"But we do have our own resources - human resources - the skill and experience and determination of our people."
"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, ..."
"By building New England we build America."
"The Federal Government cannot do for us what we must do for ourselves, but it can, with more progressive leadership, set the atmosphere in which our economy can be revitalized."
"Second, we must reverse the serious decline in New England's textile industry."
"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."
"Its fulfillment will require effort and sacrifice and dedication."
"That is what we are going to do in the future."
"In any case, we are here today to ask your help."