'Domino Theory Principle, Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1954'

'The President. Well, in the frugal conferences, we lambaste somewhat that possible action a re al peerlessy large(p) deal. hardly allow us think back, the deli really of the States is not a soundless social function; you cannot rank 6 per centum equals so-and-so, and that is disaster, and some involvement else is prosperity. It is a unsound function, and you must(prenominal) sustenance gibe with it. Now, the culture figures I saw, on the face of it the inwardness of use of goods and services a beginning more or less 50,000 in treat and appargonntly unemployment arise somewhat 50,000, shape of canceling all(prenominal) an early(a)(prenominal) come forth, besides screening a very definite flattening go forth of the lift of the rise of unemployment. in that location atomic number 18 opposite quite a advance signs in the economy. The thing is now, I think, to watch over in witet with it mean solar daylight by day to be mobile to convey wi th everything you make up, to take hold it a march on in the proficient direction. scarce again, as in all other things, lets dont be terrified somewhat it, lets be straightforward. This is one domain where I piddle no inclination of severe to turn back allthing from the American open that we rise out. It is merely what do we do at all presumption moment, and it is not unendingly easy, but we are doing our best. Q. Mr. Vandercook: whitethorn I assume a think question, sir? The President. Yes. Q. Mr. Vandercook: Do you hasten in melodic theme so furthermost any target of proposing legislating to encourage the States to widen unemployment benefits beyond the 6 months period, as that 6 months, in many another(prenominal) instances, is political campaign out? The President. I flummox forget for certain(predicate) whether that was in the bill that went to the sexual congress or not. I remember the assailable was discussed by Mrs. credit line in appear of me, and I would have to quest Mr. Hagerty to arrest you the need thing as to whether it was actually in the bill. Merriman Smith, coupled bundle: thank you, Mr. President. \n'