In this speech, Helen Gahagan Douglas discusses her desire to see her family reunited after three years of separation due to her husband's military service overseas. She also expresses her desire for the war to be won completely and for the establishment of a world organization to prevent future wars. Douglas believes that no individual is indispensable, but there is an indispensable philosophy that emphasizes the interconnectedness of nations and the importance of not standing alone in isolationism. She praises Franklin Roosevelt for his understanding of this philosophy and his actions to support it, such as implementing the good neighbor policy and providing aid to allies. Douglas also highlights Roosevelt's early recognition of the need for preparedness in the face of aggression and his efforts to strengthen the military, despite Republican opposition. Overall, she argues that Roosevelt's philosophy and actions have helped to protect the United States and promote peace.