Our modern world places such heavy demands on our time and attention that the need to remember our responsibilities to others is greater than ever.

If each of us would only sweep our own doorstep, the whole World would be clean.

Happily, I can say that war has been avoided. Steady progress toward our ultimate goal has been made. But, so much remains to be done. As a private citizen, I shall never cease to do what little I can to help the world advance along that road.

The United States stands at the pinnacle of world power. This is a solemn moment for the American democracy. For with primacy in power is joined an awe-inspiring accountability for the future.

We shall have to take the responsibility for world collaboration, or we shall have to bear the responsibility for another world conflict.

India is located at Asia's crossroads. And, we will assume our responsibility to build an inter-connected Asia. Asia of rivalries will hold us back. Asia of unity will shape the world.