The creed of our democracy is that liberty is acquired and kept by men and women who are strong and self-reliant, and possessed of such wisdom as God gives mankind - men and women who are just, and understanding, and generous to others - men and women who are capable of disciplining themselves. For they are the rulers and they must rule themselves.

We must be the great arsenal of Democracy.

Coming to grips with the reality that our planet is not the only one harboring intelligent life the universe.

Our security is not a matter of weapons alone. The arm that wields them must be strong, the eye that guides them clear, the will that directs them indomitable.

A Liberal is a man who uses his legs and his hands at the behest-at the command-of his head.

I call for effort, courage, sacrifice, devotion. Granting the love of freedom, all of these are possible. And the love of freedom is still fierce and steady in the nation today. June 10, 1940

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