The third person @ 2005-04-2 1 00:08

When the 19 14 world war broke out suddenly, it seemed that this war was only a slight threat to the future of the United States itself. However, with the passage of time, the American people began to realize what the collapse of democratic countries meant to our American democratic system.

We don't need to overemphasize the defects of the Treaty of Versailles. We don't need to talk about the failure of democratic countries in dealing with the problem of worldwide destruction. We should remember that the peace treaty of 19 19 is much fairer than the "reconciliation" that began long before the Munich conference. This "reconciliation" continues under the new authoritarian order that tries to spread to all continents in the world. The American people are firmly opposed to this tyranny.

Every realist knows that the democratic way of life is being directly attacked all over the world-either by force or by vicious propaganda spread in secret. This kind of propaganda is spread by those who try to undermine unity and stir up discord in countries that still maintain peace. In the past 16 months, this attack has destroyed the entire democratic way of life of an amazing number of independent countries, large and small. The attackers are still advancing step by step, threatening other countries, big and small.

..... As your president, I think it is necessary to report to you that the future and security of our country and our democratic politics have been irresistibly implicated by many events far from our borders.

The war to defend democracy by force is now being fought heroically on four continents. If this defense fails, all the populations and all the resources in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia will be controlled by the conquerors. Together, these populations and resources far exceed the total population and resources of the entire western hemisphere-more than several times. ...

No realistic American can count on international tolerance, or restore true independence, or world disarmament, or freedom of speech, or freedom of religious belief, or even get fair trade from the peace of dictators. Such a peace will never bring us or our neighbors any security. "Those who would rather give up basic freedom for temporary security; Neither freedom nor security should be enjoyed. ……

I recently pointed out how quickly modern wars can bring us weapons attacks. If the dictatorship wins the war, we must foresee such an attack. ...

It is imperative that our actions and policies should first (almost completely) focus on how to deal with this danger from abroad, because all our domestic problems have now become part of this urgent problem. As in domestic affairs, our national policy is based on respecting the rights and dignity of all our compatriots in China. In foreign affairs, our national policy is also based on respecting the rights and dignity of all countries, big or small. The principle of moral justice will prevail in the end.

Our national policy is:

First of all, we are committed to comprehensive national defense, while clearly expressing public will and eliminating partisan bias.

Second, under the condition of clearly expressing the general will and excluding partisan disputes, we decided to fully support all heroic nations that resisted aggression anywhere and the war did not hit our western hemisphere. We use this support to show our determination to win the cause of democracy; We should strengthen our own defense and security.

Third, in the case of clearly expressing the general will and excluding partisan disputes, we decided to declare that the basic principles of morality and our consideration for our own security will never allow us to acquiesce in peace led by the aggressors and praised by the "conciliators." We know that we can't sacrifice the freedom of others for lasting peace. ...

The new situation constantly brings new demands to our security. I will ask Congress for a substantial increase in new appropriations and authorize the continuation of the work we have started.

I also ask this Congress to give enough power and funds to make all kinds of extra arms and war equipment for those countries that are actually fighting the aggressor countries.

Our most effective and direct task is to act as their arsenal and our own arsenal. They don't need manpower, they need defense weapons worth billions of dollars. Soon, they will not be able to pay for these defensive weapons in cash. We can't and won't make them surrender just because they can't afford the weapons we know they must have.

I won't suggest that we give them a loan, and then they will use this loan to pay for the purchase of weapons-this loan needs to be repaid in cash.

I suggest that we try our best to let those countries continue to get war materials from the United States and match their orders with our own plans. Once the time is right, almost all their military supplies will be beneficial to our own defense.

According to the advice of experienced army and navy authorities, and considering what is most beneficial to our own security, we are free to decide how much we should keep at home and how much we should transport to our foreign friends. Their firm and heroic resistance to the enemy gave us time to prepare our own defense.

Let's make it clear to democratic countries: "We Americans are extremely concerned about your war to defend freedom. We are using our strength, our resources and our organizational strength to help you restore and maintain a free world. We will send you more and more ships, planes, tanks and cannons. This is our goal and our oath. In order to achieve this goal, we will not flinch because of the dictator's threat. These people believe that our support for democratic countries that dare to resist their aggression violates public international law and is an act of war. ...

The happiness of future generations of Americans may depend on how effectively and quickly we make our support have an impact. No one knows the nature of the emergency we have to face. When the lifeline of the country is in danger, the hand of the country must never be bound. All of us must be prepared to make sacrifices for the requirements of an extraordinary period as severe as the war itself. Anything that hinders rapid and effective national defense preparation must make way for the needs of the country. ...

Just as people don't live by bread alone, they don't fight by weapons alone. Those who stick to our fortifications and those who build fortifications behind them must have endurance and courage, all of which come from unshakable faith in the lifestyle they defend. The great action we call for cannot be based on ignoring everything worth fighting for.

The maintenance of democratic life in the United States is closely related to individuals, and the whole country is very satisfied with everything that has been done to make people understand this, and has drawn great strength from it. These things have strengthened the temperament of our people, rebuilt their confidence and strengthened their loyalty to the various systems that everyone is prepared to defend. Of course, now is not the time to stop thinking about various social and economic problems, which are the root of social revolution, and this revolution is a major factor in today's world.

The foundation of a sound and consolidated democracy is not mysterious. Our people's basic expectations for the political and economic systems are simple. They are: giving young people equal opportunities with others; Give jobs to those who can work; Give protection to those in need; The termination of the privileges enjoyed by a few people; Protect the civil liberties of all people; Enjoy the fruits of scientific progress under the condition that the living standard is more universal and constantly improving.

In our chaotic and extremely complex modern world, these are simple and basic things that should never be ignored. The inherent and lasting strength of our various economic and political systems depends on the extent to which they meet these expectations.

There are many problems related to our social economy that need to be improved immediately. For example, we should let more citizens get pension and unemployment insurance. We should expand people's access to adequate medical care. We should make a better system so that those who should and need to get paid jobs can find jobs.

I once called on everyone to make personal sacrifices. I was assured that almost every American was willing to respond to my call. ...

In the years to come when we strive for stability, we look forward to a world built on the four basic freedoms of mankind.

The first is freedom of speech and expression anywhere in the world.

Second, everywhere in the world, everyone has the freedom to worship God in his own way.

The third is freedom from want-this freedom, as far as the world is concerned, is an economic harmonious relationship, which will ensure that residents of every country in the world live a healthy and peaceful life.

The fourth is freedom from fear-this freedom, as far as the world is concerned, means worldwide arms reduction, and it must be completely reduced to the extent that no country in the world has the ability to invade any neighboring country anywhere in the world by force.

This is not a vision of a bleak golden age, but a solid foundation for a world that can be realized in our time and generation, which is the opposite of the tyranny of the so-called "new order" that the dictator wants to create through bomb explosion.

We oppose their new order with a great concept-moral order. A superior society can face all kinds of conspiracies to conquer the world and create revolutions abroad without fear.

Since the history of the United States, we have been carrying out reforms-a permanent peaceful revolution-a revolution that continuously and calmly adapts to environmental changes-without any concentration camps or mass graves. The world order we are pursuing is the cooperation between free countries and the joint efforts of friendly and civilized societies.

This country has put its destiny in the hands, minds and hearts of millions of free men and women; Leave faith in freedom to God. Freedom means that human rights are supreme everywhere.

We support all those who fight for or defend this right. Our strength comes from the unity of our goals.

In order to realize this lofty idea, we will never stop until we win.

Roosevelt's inaugural address

Source: September 2005-18

President Hoover, Mr. Chief Justice, friends,

Today is a sacred day for our country. I believe that my compatriots expect me to have a frank and decisive dialogue with them according to the requirements of the current situation in our country after I take office. Now is the best time to tell the truth frankly and bravely and tell the whole truth. We don't have to be timid and honestly face the situation of our country today. This great country will, as always, persist and will revive and prosper. Therefore, let me first express my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself-an inexplicable, irrational and unfounded fear, which will destroy all efforts needed to make people move towards progress again. Whenever the life in our country is overcast, frank and energetic leaders get the understanding and support of the people, thus preparing the necessary conditions for victory. I believe that at this critical moment, everyone will give the same support again.

In this spirit, you and I will face our common difficulties. Thank God, these difficulties are only material. An unimaginable decline in value; Taxes have increased; Our ability to pay has declined; Governments at all levels face a serious income shortage; Means of exchange are frozen in the course of trade; Dead leaves of industrial enterprises can be seen everywhere; Farmers' products cannot find a market; Thousands of families have lost their savings over the years.

More importantly, a large number of unemployed citizens are facing severe survival problems, and a large number of citizens are exchanging hard work for meager remuneration. Only a foolish optimist would deny these depressing realities at present.

However, our distress is by no means due to lack of materials. We didn't suffer any locust plague. Our ancestors went through difficulties again and again with faith and fearlessness. Compared with the obstacles they have experienced, we can still feel gratified. Nature is still giving us benefits, and human efforts have doubled it. The scene of abundance is close at hand, but when we see this scene, the rich life quietly leaves. This is mainly because the rulers who dominate the material exchange of mankind have failed. They are stubborn and helpless, so they have decided that they have failed and given up. The behavior of an insatiable money changer. Will be prosecuted by the court of public opinion, will be spurned by the human mind and reason.

Yes, they tried, but they used a completely outdated method. Faced with the failure of credit, they just proposed to borrow more money. There is no money to lure people to follow their wrong leaders, so they have to turn to sermons and pray with tears that people will give them confidence again. They only know the rules of self-pursuers. They have no vision, and people without vision are doomed.

Today, money changers have fled from the heights of our temple of civilization. We will rebuild this temple with eternal truth. The measure of this reconstruction is the degree to which we embody higher social values than monetary interests.

Happiness lies not in simply having money; Happiness also lies in the joy of achievement and the passion of creative efforts. Don't forget the joy and encouragement brought by labor, and chase after fleeting profits crazily. If these gloomy days can make us realize that our real destiny is not to be served by others, but to serve ourselves and our compatriots, then the price we pay is totally worth it.

Recognizing that it is wrong to take material wealth as the standard of success, we will abandon the false belief that the dignity of the position and personal gains and losses are the only standards to measure the level of public office and political status; We must stop a behavior of banks and business circles, which often confuses sacred entrustment with heartless and selfish misconduct. No wonder confidence is weakening. Trust can only be achieved through honesty, credibility, loyal maintenance and selfless performance of duties. Without these, it is impossible to have confidence.

However, revival is not just about changing ethics. This country needs action, and it needs action now.

Our biggest and most basic task is to make people work. As long as I act with wisdom and courage, this problem can be solved. This part can be done through direct recruitment by the government, just like the critical moment of war, but at the same time, with manpower, we urgently need projects that can stimulate and reorganize huge natural resources.

We are working together in Qixin, but we must frankly admit that the population of the industrial center is unbalanced, and we must redistribute it across the country so that the land can play a greater role in the most suitable people.

Clear efforts to improve the value of agricultural products and buy urban products with agricultural products will help to complete the task. This will also help to avoid the tragedy of many small family businesses and farms being deprived of foreclosure. It is helpful for the federal, state and local governments to respond to the call for price reduction immediately. Unifying the relief activities that are often scattered, uneconomical and unequal will help to complete the task. The state's planning and supervision of all public transportation, communication and other facilities involved in public life will help to complete this task. Many things contribute to this task, but these never include empty talk. We must act, act now.

Finally, in order to do it again, we need two-handed defense to resist the return of the old order demon; There must be a mechanism to strictly supervise banks, credit and investment: speculation must be eliminated; There must be an adequate and healthy money supply.

My friends, these are the policy objectives. I want to urge the new Congress to give a detailed implementation plan at the special meeting, and I want to ask 18 states for immediate assistance.

Through action, give yourself an orderly national building, so that income is greater than expenditure. Although our international trade is very important, it is now second only to building a healthy economy in our country in terms of time and necessity. I suggest, as a feasible strategy, to do the first thing first. Although I will spare no effort to restore international trade through the re-coordination of the international economy, I don't think domestic emergencies can wait for the completion of this re-coordination.

The basic idea guiding this special national rejuvenation is not narrow nationalism. My first consideration is to adhere to the interdependence of all parts of the United States as a whole-this is an ancient and eternal proof of the pioneering spirit of American style. This is the road to recovery, the road to immediate recovery, and the road to ensure the lasting effect of recovery.

In international policy, I will make the United States adopt a good-neighborly and friendly policy. Be a country that is determined to respect itself and therefore its neighbors. Be a country that fulfills its obligations and respects agreements with other countries.

If my understanding of people's emotions is correct, I think we have realized the problems we never knew. We are interdependent. We can't just take, we must also give. When we move forward, we must be willing to die for the principles of * * * like a well-trained and loyal army, because without these principles, we can't make progress and lead effectively. We are all ready and willing to give our lives and property for this principle, because it will make it possible for leaders who aim to build a better society to achieve this goal. I propose that all of us stick together for a bigger goal and bear the same responsibility. This is a sacred obligation, not a war, not a stop.

With such an oath, I will not hesitate to undertake the task of leading the great people's army and devote myself to storming our common problems. Such actions and goals are feasible in the government we inherited from our ancestors. Our constitution is so simple and practical. It can deal with special situations at any time, and only needs to modify the key points and arrangements without losing the central idea. Because of this, our constitutional system has proved itself to be the most adaptable political system. It has responded to the enormous territorial expansion, foreign wars, civil strife and the pressure brought by international relations.

Moreover, we also hope that people who exercise the law can be completely equal and fully undertake unprecedented tasks. However, the unprecedented demand for urgent action now requires people to temporarily give up their normal pace of life and become urgent.

Let us face the severe years ahead with the enthusiasm and courage brought by national unity, with a clear consciousness of seeking traditional and precious moral concepts, and with a clear conscience satisfaction that can be obtained through conscientious work in all ages. Our goal is to ensure the perfection and long-term stability of national life.

We don't doubt the future of basic democracy. The American people have not failed. They expressed their entrustment in difficulties, that is, they demanded direct and powerful action. They need leadership discipline and direction. They now choose me as a tool to realize their wishes. I accept this generous gift.

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