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THE DEMOCRATIC PROGRAM FOR PEACE AND NATIONAL SECURITY
Supporting the United Nations. Under Democratic leaderships this country sponsored and helped create the United Nations and became a charter member and staunchly supports its aims.
We will continue our efforts to strengthen tb e United Nations, imprbve its institutions as experience requires, and foster its growth and development. .......
The communist aggressor has been hurled back from South Korea. Thus, Korea has proved, once and for all, that the United Nations will resist aggression. We • urge continued effort, by every honorable means, to bring about a fair and effective peace settlements in Korea in accordance with the principles of the United Nations’ charter.
Strong National Defense. Our Nation has strengthened its national defenses against the menace of Soviet aggression.
The Democratic Party will continue to stand unequivocally for strong, balanced defense forces for this country—land, sea, and air. We will continue to support the expansion and maintenance of the military and civil defense forces required for our national security. We reject the defeatist view of those Iwho say we cannot afford the expense and effort necessary to defend ourselves. We express our full confidence in the Joint Chiefs of Staff. We voice complete faith in the ability and valor of our armed forces, and pride in their accomplishments.
COLLECTIVE STRENGTH FOR THE FREE WORLD
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