Sometimes I wake at night in the White House and rub my eyes and wonder if it is not all a dream.

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.

Some day I will be better remembered.

A truly American sentiment recognizes the dignity of labor and the fact that honor lies in honest toil.

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

What do you imagine the American people would think of me if I wasted my time going to the ball game?

Under our scheme of government the waste of public money is a crime against the citizen.