For all that we cherish and justly desire - for ourselves or for our children - the securing of peace is the first requisite.
Dwight D. EisenhowerOur government makes no sense unless it is founded on a deeply held religious belief - and I don't care what it is.
Dwight D. EisenhowerThere is very little that our government or any government can do to plant the seeds of international understanding in the hearts and minds of people around the world. If people by the millions can reach out their hands in friendship and communicate directly warmth, personal interest and respect, it will be a real beginning in the struggle for a peaceful world.
Dwight D. EisenhowerOne small ball in the air. I wouldn't believe that at this moment you have to fear the intelligence aspects of this.
Dwight D. EisenhowerNo man can always be right. So the struggle is to do one's best, to keep the brain and conscience clear, never be swayed by unworthy motives or inconsequential reasons, but to strive to unearth the basic factors involved, then do one's duty.
Dwight D. EisenhowerIt is my personal conviction that almost any one of the newborn states of the world would far rather embrace Communism or any other form of dictatorship than acknowledge the political domination of another government, even though that brought to each citizen a far higher standard of living.
Dwight D. Eisenhower