The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.

It is much more important to kill bad bills than to pass good ones.

America has many glories. The last one that she would wish to surrender is the glory of the men who have served her in war. While such devotion lives, the nation is secure. Whatever dangers may threaten from within or without, she can view them calmly. Turning to her veterans, she can say: 'These are our defenders. They are invincible. In them is our safety.'

Civilization and profit go hand in hand.

If the people fail to vote, a government will be developed which is not their government... The whole system of American Government rests on the ballot box. Unless citizens perform their duties there, such a system of government is doomed to failure.

After order and liberty, economy is one of the highest essentials of a free government.

Nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent.