Today in America unions have a secure place in our industrial life. Only a handful of unreconstructed reactionaries harbor the ugly thought of breaking unions. Only a fool would try to deprive working men and women of the right to join the union of their choice.

Dwight David Eisenhower (1890–1969) American general, US President (1953–61)

Speech, American Federation of Labor, New York City (17 Sep 1952)