Adlai Stevenson: “My fellow-citizens have a right to know my views upon all public questions, and I have nothing to conceal.”

The value of the great Ordinance to millions who have since found homes within the limits of the vast area embraced within its provision cannot be overstated.

Never forget that citizenship in such a government carries with it tremendous responsibility, a responsibility that we cannot evade.

Inseparably linked with that portion of its history are names that will live with those of the Cabots and Columbus.

It is high privilege and high honor to be a citizen of this grand republic.