The past sharpens perspective, warns against pitfalls, and helps to point the way.
I believe that for the past twenty years there has been a creeping socialism spreading in the United States.
The free world must not prove itself worthy of its own past.
Like myself, all Americans have a deep concern for the well-being of Iran. With them I have watched closely your courageous efforts, your steadfastness over the past difficult years, and with them I too have hoped that you might achieve the goals you so earnestly desire. The attainment of an oil settlement along the lines which have been announced should be a significant step in the direction of the realization of your aspirations for your people.
