In such a world-at such a time---"a decent respect for the opinion of mankind"-in the words of our Declaration of Independence-requires that we state plainly the purposes we seek, the principles we hold. (Dwight D. Eisenhower)

In such a world-at such a time---"a decent respect for the opinion of mankind"-in the words of our Declaration of Independence-requires that we state plainly the purposes we seek, the principles we hold.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

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