The world of sports knows no religious, racial or political differences. Athletes, from whatever land they come, speak the same language. The lessons of competition are lessons for life.

The eradication of racial and religious prejudice in the United States - and in the rest of the world as well - is a long-term process.

When it comes to all-around athletes, I don't think anyone compares to Jim Thorpe. Sports was his entire life.

I come from a family that has always emphasized and enjoyed sports - golf, tennis, football, baseball and the rest.

President Kennedy's election was such an enlargement. It expanded religious freedom to include the highest office in the land. President Kennedy's administration was such an enlargement. It advanced the day when the bars of intolerance against all minority groups will be lifted, not only for the presidency, but for all aspects of our national life.

Freedom possesses many meanings. It speaks not merely in terms of political and religious liberty but also in terms of economic and social progress.