"In words so candid and clear that no one in all the Americas can possibly misunderstand me, I wish to emphasize again our deep desire: First, to see every one of the American Nations make steady economic progress, with the blessings of this advance reaching all of its people; Second, to cooperate in every sound way we can, within the limits of our ability, in helping the American Nations attain their just aspirations-we also wish to persuade them and others to join in a world-wide effort to help the less developed nations to progress in freedom; Third, while adhering strictly to a policy of non-intervention and mutual respect, to applaud the triumph of free government everywhere in the world. We do not urge emulation of the United States, but we do know that human beings, sacred in the sight of God, and more majestic than any institutions they may create, will in the long sweep of history never be content with any form of slavery or coercion; Fourth, to bring ever closer the realization of a world in which peace with freedom is guaranteed, and in which the mighty productive power of man can work constructively for the betterment of all humankind."
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Dwight D. Eisenhower; Remarks to the National Congress of Argentina, The American Presidency Project; 26 February 1960
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