The older I get the more wisdom I find in the ancient rule of taking first things first. A process which often reduces the most complex human problem to a manageable proportion.

A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both.

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.

There is no person in this room whose basic rights are not involved in any successful defiance to the carrying out of court orders.

When you put on a uniform, there are certain inhibitions that you accept.

You realise Group Captain that this might be the most important weather forecast in history?

If men can develop weapons that are so terrifying as to make the thought of global war include almost a sentence for suicide, you would think that man's intelligence and his comprehension... would include also his ability to find a peaceful solution.