To blend, without coercion, the individual good and the common good is the essence of citizenship in a free country.

Like myself, all Americans have a deep concern for the well-being of Iran. With them I have watched closely your courageous efforts, your steadfastness over the past difficult years, and with them I too have hoped that you might achieve the goals you so earnestly desire. The attainment of an oil settlement along the lines which have been announced should be a significant step in the direction of the realization of your aspirations for your people.

What counts is not necessarily the size of the dog in the fight - it's the size of the fight in the dog.

Planning is useless... but the process itself is indispensable.

During the time I have had WACs under my command, they have met every test and task assigned to them...their contributions in efficiency, skill, spirit, and determination are immeasurable.

You did not tell me what you are doing athletically just now but I do hope that if your arm comes along next spring you can get it in good shape to try out for the pitching spot on the varsity. However, if you don't make it then I suggest you take up golf which after all is the best game of all of them.

An atheist is a man who watches a Notre Dame - Southern Methodist University game and doesn't care who wins.