Let me say with a Georgia accent that we cannot solve this problem if it requires a diplomatic passport to claim the rights of an American citizen.

The best way to persuade is with your ears.

One third of the people of the world are asleep at any given moment. The other two thirds are awake and probably stirring up trouble somewhere.

Give a member of Congress a junket and a mimeograph machine and he thinks he is secretary of state

Let me say with a Georgia accent that we cannot solve this problem if it requires a diplomatic passport to claim the rights of an American citizen.

When you solve a problem, you ought to thank God and go on to the next one.

Continuity does not rule out fresh approaches to fresh situations.