05/08/1951
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"Universal training is the best means of building up a large pool of trained civilians who could be called upon in times of emergency."
"The willingness of free nations, with long histories of past differences, to join together in the present union, is the most encouraging sign in Europe today."
"Free men in every land are asking: 'Where is this leading? .... When will it end?'"
"I can express my firm conviction that, at this moment in history, the faith and strength of the United States are mighty forces for the prevention of war and the establishment of peace."