I believe we must be strong militarily, but beyond a certain point military strength can become a national weakness.

Every battle is going to surprise you. No plan ever survives contact with the enemy.

Firmness in support of fundamentals, with flexibility in tactics and methods, is the key to any hope of progress in negotiation.

I get weary of the European habit of taking our money, resenting any slight hint as to what they should do, and then assuming, in addition, full right to criticize us as bitterly as they may desire.

Now, the education of our children is of national concern, and if they are not educated properly, it is a national calamity.

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.

Legislation to apply the principle of equal pay for equal work without discrimination because of sex is a matter of simple justice