America, which lost Guam and then freed it again with blood that now stains this ground, has not forgotten that lesson.
I know you regret, as I do, that the Vietcong succeeded in preventing anyone from voting.
We are together. And we know our destination.
And we will try to estimate the chances of bringing peace to Vietnam through an honorable settlement.
Now your great task is to conduct a national election for a new government.
We chose Guam as the site of our meeting for its convenience to those who are conducting the military and peaceful development campaign in V...
I look forward to the day when I may sign that bill that is now pending into the law of our land.
I am very proud of Guam.
Guam knows a war in a way that no other part of America knows it.
He has served our country--and the cause of freedom--on three continents.
Thank you, my friends, for this warm welcome.