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inimical to the traditions of
the Western Hemisphere. In
deed, the foreign ministers of
the American republics met last
August in Santiago, Chile, to
consider the problems caused
by the blatant intervention of
certain extremists in their
neighbors' affairs.
All Are Involved
The interests of the United
States no less than those of
all the Americas are directly
involved in this struggle, a
threat to the security of the
hemisphere. 1t is imperative
that institutions be developed
and strengthened sufficiently to
permit the peoples needs to be
met through orderly processes
.of change.
A renewed hemisphere de-
termination to preserve princi-
Piles of liberty and the dignity
of man is needed. There is
also an urgent need for
broader and more vigorous CO.
operative attack by all Ameri-
can governments and peoples if
adequate economic progress
with freedom, is to be achieved.
Among the specific needs
which it seems to me must be
met through cooperative ac-
ton are:
First, we need to consider
with the other American re-
publicS practicable ways in
which developing countries can
make faster progress in meet
ing their own needs and ways
in which their friends can most
effectively cooperate with
them. A better knowledge and
mobilization of resources, their
more effective use. and the
improvement of legal and insti-
tutlonal means for promoting
economic growth are among
the subjects which require sre-
cial consideration.
I have in mind the opening
OF new areas or arabic land for
settlement and productive use.
l have in mind better land
utilization, within a system
which provides opportunities
for free, Self-reliant men to
own land, without violating the
rights of others. have in mind
housing with emphasis, where
appropriate, and individual
ownership of small homes.
And have in mind other esr
sential minimumS for decent
living in both urban and rural
environments.
Share in Output
Second, in our common
efforts towards these goals
more attention needs to be
given, in manner which
respects the dignity and rights
OF all, to improving the oppor-
tunitieS of the bulk of the pop
ulation to share in and con-
trlbue to an expanding ma
tional product. Soundly based
economic and social progress in
any OF our countries is of bene-
flt to all. Each nation must of
course resolve it's own social
problems in its own way and
without the imposition of alien
dogmaS.
Third, within this frame
work we need to consider
whether there are better ways
to accelerate the trend which
is already evident toward
greater respect for human
rights and Democratic govern
ment based on the will of the
people as expressed in free
and periodic elections. The
United States with its tradi-
ton OF democracy is opposed to
tyranny in any form-whether
OF the left or of the right.
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Each period in history brings
its call for supreme human ef-
fort. At times in the past it
the form of war. Today it
takes the form of social evolu-
tlon or revolution. The United
States will not, cannot stand
aloof. We must help find con-
Structive means for the under
privileged masses of mankind
to work their way toward a
better life. Indeed, so far as
this hemisphere is concerned
every American nation must
cooperate in this mighty en-
deavor. Even the poorest ma
ton can contribute its spiritual
and intellectual strength. The
important consideration is that
every member of the American
family of nations should feel
responsible for promoting the 2
welfare Of all.
l have requested the Secre-
tary of State to take the lead
IN conferring with our Latin
American friends on these
principles and purposes. As
their agreement, he
Will prepare for my approval
as promptly as possible specific
commentators along these
lines.
1 intend to submit a message
on this subject to the Congress
promptly, l shall seek authority
for such additional public funds
as we may deem appropriate to
assist free men and neighbors
IN Latin America in co-opera-
tive efforts to develop their ma
tlons and achieve better lives.
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