Whatever America hopes to bring to pass in the world must first come to pass in the heart of America.

The true purpose of education is to prepare young men and women for effective citizenship in a free form of government.

Together we must learn how to compose differences, not with arms, but with intellect and decent purpose.

The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.

Through unity of action we can be a veritable colossus in support of peace. No one can defeat us unless we first defeat ourselves. Every one of us must be guided by this truth.

Like all successful politicians I married above myself.

[Not achieving a nuclear test ban] would have to be classed as the greatest disappointment of any administration of any decade, of any time and of any party.