The author discusses his liberal political philosophy, with guidelines and proposals for specific solutions to national problems in the areas of human rights, education, culture, health, foreign policy, and national security.

Freedom : a personal appraisal -- The quest of liberalism -- On human rights -- The needs of life : Using our human resources : Big business and labor : Agriculture : the challenge of abundance -- The quality of life : Education and youth : Our cultural needs : Toward greater mental health -- On welcoming new Americans -- The world about us : Aid to the world : In search of disarmament : Trade and the cold war -- Liberalism and national security -- The government and the people : The need for planning : The needs of Congress -- A personal reflection.