If our founding fathers were alive today, they'd roll over in their graves.

Any man who wants to be president is either an egomaniac or crazy.

Some people wanted champagne and caviar when they should have had beer and hot dogs.

Why are we proud? We are proud, first of all, because from the beginning of this Nation, a man can walk upright, no matter who he is, or who she is. He can walk upright and meet his friend - or his enemy; and he does not fear that because that enemy may be in a position of great power that he can be suddenly thrown in jail to rot there without charges and with no recourse to justice. We have the habeas corpus act, and we respect it.

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.

Preparing for battle, plans were essential. But once the battle was joined, plans were useless.

I deplore the need or the use of troops anywhere to get American citizens to obey the orders of constituted courts.