Yet, in holding scientific research and discovery in respect, as we should, we must also be alert to the equal and opposite danger that public policy could itself become the captive of a scientific-technological elite.

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

There is -- in world affairs -- a steady course to be followed between an assertion of strength that is truculent and a confession of helplessness that is cowardly.

Plans are useless, but planning is essential.

As for myself and for the Secretary of State and others involved, including those in the Legislature, we stand ready to do anything, to meet with anyone, anywhere, as long as we may do so in self-respect, demanding the respect due this Nation, and there is any slightest idea or chance of furthering this great cause of peace.

Recognition of the Supreme Being was the first - the most basic - expression of Americanism.

No one should be appointed to political office if he is a seeker after it.