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I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures

One of the chief virtues of a democracy, however, is that its defects are always visible and under democratic processes can be pointed out and corrected.

At the present moment in world history nearly every nation must choose between alternative ways of life.

I accept with humility the honor which the American people have conferred upon me.

In this time of doubt, they look to the United States as never before for good will, strength, and wise leadership.