US Presidency
1965

Whether we stand first in these endeavors matters to our momentary pride but not to our continuing and permanent purpose. The race in which we of this generation are determined to be first is the race for peace in the world. In the labors of peace- as in the explorations of space let no man in any land doubt for a moment that we have the will, and the determination, and the talent, and the resources required to stay the course and see those labors through. So, I would end this week as I began it last Sunday morning, saying to all nations and all peoples, East and West, that we of America- a strong, a confident, a proud, and a peaceful America invite you to open your curtains, come through the doorways and the walls that you have built, and join with us to walk together toward peace for all people on this earth. Thank you. Thank you, Colonel McDivitt, and thank you, Colonel White.