It [concentration of wealth and power] has been a menace to . . . American democracy.

Freedom of the press is essential to the preservation of a democracy; but there is a difference between freedom and license. Editorialists who tell downright lies in order to advance their own agendas do more to discredit the press than all the censors in the world.

In these days of difficulty, we Americans everywhere must and shall choose the path of social justice…, the path of faith, the path of hope, and the path of love toward our fellow man.

Our true destiny is not to be ministered unto but to minister to ourselves and to our fellow men.

The handling of our forests as a continuous, renewable resource means permanent employment and stability to our country life. The forests are also needed for mitigating extreme climatic fluctuations, holding the soil on the slopes, retaining the moisture in the ground, and controlling the equable flow of water in our streams.

Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.

I never forget that I live in a house owned by all the American people and that I have been given their trust.