Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can complel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together.

In the final choice a soldier's pack is not so heavy as a prisoner's chains.

We merely want to live in peace with all the world.

Well, when you come down to it, I don't see that a reporter could do much to a president, do you?

Our economy is the result of millions of decisions we all make every day about producing, earning, saving, investing, and spending.

Some years ago I became president of Columbia University and learned within 24 hours to be ready to speak at the drop of a hat, and I learned something more, the trustees were expected to be ready to speak at the passing of the hat.

Leadership consists of nothing but taking responsibility for everything that goes wrong and giving your subordinates credit for everything that goes well.