We succeed only as we identify in life, or in war, or in anything else, a single overriding objective, and make all other considerations bend to that one objective.

There has been a vigorous acceleration of health, resource and education programs designed to advance the role of the American Indian in our society. Last Fall, for example, 91 percent of the Indian children between the ages of 6 and 18 on reservations were enrolled in school. This is a rise of 12 percent since 1953.

Beware the military-industrial complex.

The spirit of man is more important than mere physical strength, and the spiritual fiber of a nation than its wealth.

A good teacher is one who can understand those who are not very good at explaining, and explain to those who are not very good at understanding.

No treaty or international agreement can contravene the Constitution.

I was against it on two counts. First, the Japanese were ready to surrender, and it wasn't necessary to hit them with that awful thing. Second, I hated to see our country be the first to use such a weapon.