When pressure mounts and strain increases everyone begins to show the weaknesses in his makeup. It is up to the Commander to conceal his: above all to conceal doubt, fear, and distrust.

The proper role of government, however, is that of partner with the farmer -- never his master. By every possible means we must develop and promote that partnership -- to the end that agriculture may continue to be a sound, enduring foundation for our economy and that farm living may be a profitable and satisfying experience.

...the right of the individual to elect freely the manner of his care in illness must be preserved.

No one should be appointed to political office if he is a seeker after it.

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.

Censorship, in my opinion, is a stupid and shallow way of approaching the solution to any problem.

Our government makes no sense unless it is founded on a deeply held religious belief - and I don't care what it is.