History and experience tell us that moral progress comes not in comfortable and complacent times, but out of trial and confusion.

Teddy Roosevelt... once said, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick.' Jimmy Carter wants to speak loudly and carry a fly swatter.

For millions of men and women, the church has been the hospital for the soul, the school for the mind and the safe depository for moral ideas.

I do believe that the buck stops here, that I cannot rely upon public opinion polls to tell me what is right.

Let us remember that our national unity is a most priceless asset.

I don't know what the future may hold for me-or for any of us. But I want you to know that I am a man who likes having critics who are not enemies.

Obviously, it's a great privilege and pleasure to be here at the Yale Law School Sesquicentennial Convocation. And I defy anyone to say that and chew gum at the same time.