Israel is here to stay.

Peace in the Middle East is not one step nearer reality today than it was 8 years ago - but Russian influence is immeasurably greater.

That word is 'first.'

I propose that the new President reaffirm our sincere friendship for all the peoples of the Middle East, whatever their religion or race or politics.

and we are going to need effective leadership in the White House to achieve our goal.

We must be willing to devote our national energies to demonstrating in every form of human endeavor we are second to none, that we are first and will continue to be first regardless of what challenges may be hurled against us.

It carries the shield of democracy and it honors the sword of freedom.

For the first time in the history of the United States an enemy stands poised at the throat of the United States.

I believe that there can be only one possible defense policy for the United States.

It all can be done.

What is needed now is leadership - impartial but firm, deliberate but bold - leadership instead of rhetoric.