The libraries of America are and must ever remain the home of free and inquiring minds. To them, our citizens-of all ages and races, of all creeds and persuasions-must be able to turn with clear confidence that there they can freely seek the whole truth, unvarnished by fashion and uncompromised by expediency.

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

We view our Nation's strength and security as a trust, upon which rests the hope of free men everywhere.

I was against it on two counts. First, the Japanese were ready to surrender, and it wasn't necessary to hit them with that awful thing. Second, I hated to see our country be the first to use such a weapon.

Sweet praise is like perfume. It is fine if you don't swallow it.

Your task will not be an easy one. Your enemy is well-trained, well-equipped and battle-hardened. He will fight savagely

It is well for us to pause, to acknowledge our debt to those who paid so large a share of freedom's price.