The problem in defense is how far you can go without destroying from within what you are trying to defend from without.

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

The only way to win World War III is to prevent it.

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

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.

A constitutional amendment for congressional term limits could never achieve the blessing of Congress; it could be initiated only by the states.

The essence of war is fire, famine, and pestilence. They contribute to its outbreak; they are among its weapons; they become its consequences.