I was born in Harlem, raised in the South Bronx, went to public school, got out of public college, went into the Army, and then I just stuck with it.

When you wrestle with a pig, he has fun, and you just end up dirty.

The United Nations will spearhead our efforts to manage the new conflicts (that afflict our world)... Yes the principles of the United Nations Charter are worth our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor.

Every organization should tolerate rebels who tell the emperor he has no clothes

Economy's got to get moving, we've got to get the unemployment rate down. That may be the defining issue of the campaign.

How often have we seen politicians take a principle position only to give it up three days later? That is what makes democracy so fascinating.

Be careful what you choose: You may get it.