We will keep America on the tried and the tested and the trusted course of responsibility, and in this nuclear age, neither we nor the world can afford even a moment of recklessness, not even a breath of bluff or bluster.

Al Smith used to say, 'Let's look at the record.'

During the past year we have cut back hard on the U.S. Government flow of dollars abroad.

In the future as in the past, our monetary system must remain flexible, and not be bound by any rigid, mechanical rules.

Woodrow Wilson wanted one thing--peace in the world in his time, not for himself, but for all mankind.

Confidence in the dollar has been restored.

The first prospect is the conquest of outer space.

Almost a million boys and girls drop out of school each year, or they are pushed out by forces beyond their control.

As long as I am in a position to do so, I will try to contribute what I can to what all of you have envisioned as a most worthwhile and public project.

As a tenant farmer's son, I almost didn't get any college education, and I know how much difference a full education makes.

I am happy that it seems to be on the way to a favorable solution.

We are convinced that recessions are not inevitable, and sustained prosperity is our realistic objective.

The best government is the government that is closest to the people.

A good offense--a vigorous program for sustaining prosperity--is our best defense against recession.

I believe, I genuinely and sincerely believe, that every American boy and girl born under this flag has an unqualified right to all the education that he or she can make good use of, and a responsibility to get it.

For me, it was a passport out of poverty.

It would be wrong to say that recessions are a relic of the past.

This Nation deserves and must have a capital city which is in the very front rank in respect for law by its citizens, and in safety for its residents and visitors

I know the deep interest that each of you have taken.

Science and technology have moved so swiftly that advanced education is no longer a luxury just to be enjoyed by the child of the banker, or by the children of fortunate families.

I think this is not only going to be a wonderful thing for the United States Government, and all the Western Hemisphere, but I think it will be a great thing for the progressive and forward-looking State of Florida.

I like to think sometimes that I still am.

The best way to avoid recessions is to maintain strong and steady forward momentum.

I think this is a generous thing for you to do, and very thoughtful.

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