"I believe that history will write a different story."
"This is not a one-man crusade."
"I think it is time we got started."
"My basic belief is that this country is not satisfied to live in a period of relative decline."
"But these are problems which leadership and vision - and faith in the people of New England - can conquer."
"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, ..."
"I do not accept the idea at all that New England is finished."
"That is what we are going to do in the future."
"Second, we must reverse the serious decline in New England's textile industry."
"By building New England we build America."
"Such a program is not a program for New England - it is a program for America."