secrecy The very word is repugnant in a free and open society we are as people inherently historically opposed to secret societies oaths proceedings. We decided long ago that the dangers of excessive unwarranted concealment pertinent facts far outweighed which cited justify it. Even today there little value opposing threat closed society by imitating its arbitrary restrictions. insuring survival our nation if traditions do not survive with And grave danger an announced need for increased security will be seized upon those anxious expand meaning limits official censorship concealment. That I intend permit extent it my control. no Administration whether his rank high or low civilian military should interpret words here tonight excuse censor news stifle dissent cover up mistakes withhold from press public they deserve know.