The world thinks of us as a country which is strong, but which will never start a war. The world also thinks of us as a land which has never enslaved anyone and which is animated by humane ideals. This friendship, based on common ideals, is one of our greatest sources of strength.

Our flag for a century and a half has been the symbol of the principles of liberty of conscience, of religious freedom and of equality before the law; and these concepts are deeply ingrained in our national character.

There should be no bitterness or hate where the sole thought is the welfare of the United States of America. No man can occupy the office of President without realizing that he is President of all the people.

Among American citizens, there should be no forgotten men and no forgotten races.

The fate of America cannot depend on any one man. The greatness of America is grounded in principles and not on any single personality.

If America is to remain a first-class nation, it cannot have second-class citizens.