Any nations right to a form of government and economic system of its own choosing is inalienable. Any nations attempt to dictate to other nations their form of government is indefensible.

I feel like the fellow in jail who is watching his scaffold being built." (On construction of reviewing stands for inauguration of his successor John F Kennedy)

I like to believe that people in the long run are going to do more to promote peace than our governments. Indeed, I think that people want peace so much that one of these days governments had better get out of the way and let them have it.

The one weapon every man, soldier, sailor, or airman should be able to use effectively is the rifle.

The purpose is clear. It is safety with solvency. The country is entitled to both.

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

There's no tragedy in life like the death of a child. Things never get back to the way they were.