The World Is More Like It Is

I Assure You That It Is Our Desire And Intention To Keep The Doors Of Consultation Always And Fully Open. There Must Never Be A Final Word Between Friends.

There Is -- In World Affairs -- A Steady Course To Be Followed Between An Assertion Of Strength That Is Truculent And A Confession Of Helplessness That Is Cowardly.

For A Just And Lasting Peace, Here Is My Solemn Pledge To You: By Dedication And Patience We Will Continue, As Long As I Remain Your President, To Work For This Simple - This Single - This Exclusive Goal.

Now This Brings Me To My Main Topic - Our Military Strength - More Specifically, How To Stay Strong Against Threat From Outside, Without Undermining The Economic Health That Supports Our Security.

Planning Is Useless... But The Process Itself Is Indispensable.