Things have never been more like the way they are today in history.

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.

War is mankind's most tragic and stupid folly; to seek or advise its deliberate provocation is a black crime against all men.

Life is certainly only worthwhile as it represents struggle for worthy causes. There is no struggle in perfect security. I am quite certain that the human being could not continue to exist if he or she had perfect security.

Sweet praise is like perfume. It is fine if you don't swallow it.

The Founding Father expressed in words for all to read the ideal of Government based upon the dignity of the individual. That ideal previously had existed only in the hearts and minds of men. They produced the timeless documents upon which the Nation is rounded and has grown great. They, recognizing God as the author of individual fights, declared that the purpose of Government is to secure those rights.

Help the Cubans to the utmost counseling his successor while handing over the reins. We cannot let Castro's government go on.