John F. Kennedy: “But the quest is the greatest adventure of our century.”

There is no longer any reason why American children should suffer from polio, diphtheria, whooping cough, or tetanus.

Through hot wars and cold, through recession and prosperity, through the ages of the atom and outer space, the American people have never faltered and their faith has never flagged.

If they choose peaceful competition, they shall have it.

We steer our ship with hope, as Thomas Jefferson said, "leaving Fear astern.