And I should like to assure you, my Islamic friends, that under the American Constitution, under American tradition, and in American hearts, this Center, this place of worship, is just as welcome as could be a similar edifice of any other religion. Indeed, America would fight with her whole strength for your right to have here your own church and worship according to your own conscience. This concept is indeed a part of America, and without that concept we would be something else than what we are.
Dwight D. EisenhowerRemember that it is not by a tyrant's words, but only by his deeds that we can know him.
Dwight D. EisenhowerThe national government was itself the creature of the States...Yet today it is often made to appear that the creature, Frankenstein-like, is determined to destroy the creators.
Dwight D. EisenhowerBefore a battle, planning is everything. Once the fighting has begun, it's worthless
Dwight D. Eisenhower