The laboring classes constitute the main part of our population. They should be protected in their efforts peaceably to assert their rights when endangered by aggregated capital and all statutes on this subject should recognize the care of the State for honest toil and be framed with a view of improving the condition of the workingman

Being president means leaving one's name in the history book of which few men are authors. It is my fortune to be blessed with a proud name, one that parents will employ for generations to instill the values of honesty, independence, and above all, courage in their sons.

Once the coffers of the federal government are opened to the public, there will be no shutting them again.

I have a Congress on my hands.

I'm only waiting for my wife to grow up.

What is the use of being elected or re-elected unless you stand for something?

Communism is a hateful thing, and a menace to peace and organized government.