Draft of Special Message to the United States Senate Transmitting the North Atlantic Treaty
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TO THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES:
I transmit herewith for the consideration of the Senate
a copy of the North Atlantic Treaty signed at Washington on
April 4, 1949, together with the report of the Secretary of
State.
The fundamental desire of the American people, as of all
peoples everywhere, is for peace and security, the chance to
live and work in freedom and with hope.
This Treaty represents what I believe to be the will of
the American people -- that the great influence of the United
States be used in the cause of peace. Top often in history wars
have occurred because of the mistaken belief of aggressors that
other nations were not fully determined to defend themselves.
This Treaty is intended to make clear the determination of the
government and people: of the United States and of the govern-
ments and peoples of our neighbors in the North Atlantic community
to do their utmost to maintain peace with justice and, if necessary,
to restore it by whatever means they may deem necessary.
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