We must not fall victim to the insidious propaganda that peace can be obtained solely by wanting peace.

I am here today to report to you on the critical nature of the situation in Europe, and to recommend action for your consideration.

I know something about how the Irish fight.

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.

We took a leading part in establishing the United Nations.

The adoption of universal training by this nation at this time would serve notice on the world that our pleas for peace were not mere idle words, but that we had the strength to back up our will for peace.

Nearly a year ago Secretary of State George Marshall suggested that the nations of Europe work out a cooperative plan to recover from the effects of war.

This threat to our liberty and to our faith must be faced by each one of us.

I know that every loyal American citizen desires lasting peace based on freedom and justice for all men.

We must beware of those who are devoting themselves to sowing the seeds of disunity among our people.

I do not want and I will not accept the political support of Henry Wallace and his Communists.

Unity of purpose, unity of effort, and unity of spirit are essential to accomplish the task before us.

There are times in world history when it is far wiser to act than to hesitate.

Communism masquerades as a doctrine of progress.

To carry out that responsibility we must maintain our strength--military, economic, and moral.

We will have to take risks during the coming year--risks perhaps greater than any this country has been called upon to assume.

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.

The Attorney General and the United States Maritime Commission shall act in consultation with the Secretary of State in carrying out the terms of this Executive order with all possible promptness in a manner which will effectuate the…