The United States cannot afford to drift in a sea of international uncertainty.
I remember the pride I felt then in the court of honor and the pledge that I made to myself never to dishonor that badge...
The teamwork, the self-discipline, and just as important, the sense of adventure that grow out of the Scouting experienc...
That is why, as an old Scout who still tries to live by the Scout laws and the Scout oath, with no apologies, I am proud...
Scouting is one of these things that keeps that spark of idealism alive, that plants it in the hearts of young Americans...
I think they say once a Scout always a Scout, and I can tell you from my own experience that is true.
It is America's youthful spirit, strength, its idealism that are the keys to our country's greatness.
I have your letter and it is with the deepest regret that I accept your resignation as Counsellor to the President.
Well, if these are not the goals of the people of the United States, what they want their President to live up to, then ...
I deeply appreciate your very kind comments and good wishes in your letter.
I share that faith.