It is the duty of the President to propose and it is the privilege of the Congress to dispose.

Eternal truths will be neither true nor eternal unless they have fresh meaning for every new social situation.

...Since 1775 the United States Marines have upheld a fine tradition of service to their country. They are doing so today. I am confident they will continue to do so.

Are you laboring under the impression that I read these memoranda of yours? I can't even lift them.

Confidence... thrives on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection and on unselfish performance. Without them it cannot live.

It is a terrible thing to look over your shoulder when you are trying to lead - and find no one there.

This great nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So, first of all, let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself.