US Presidency
1965

As far back as we can look until the light of history fades into the dusk of legend such aspirations of man have been submerged and swallowed by the violence and the weakness of man at his worst. Generations have come and gone, and generations have tried and failed. Will we succeed? I do not know. But I dare to be hopeful and confident. And I do know this: whether we look for the judgment to God, or to history or to mankind, this is the age, and we are the men, and this is the place to give reality to our commitments under the United Nations Charter. For what was for other generations just a hope is for this generation a simple necessity. Thank you very much. Mr. President, Mr.