The most peaceful thing in the world is plowing a field. Chances are you’ll do your best thinking that way. And that’s why I’ve always thought and said, farmers are the smartest people in the world, they don’t go for high hats and they can spot a phony a mile off.

In the long view, no nation is any healthier than its children.

I don't want this office, this responsibility, any longer, even if you want me. Find the strongest and most able and God bless you. Good-bye.

I am proud of my part in the creation of this new state. Our Government was the first to recognize the State of Israel.

Whenever a fellow tells me he's bipartisan, I know he's going to vote against me.

The United States, which would live on Christian principles with all of the peoples of the world, cannot omit a fair deal for its own Indian citizens.

I've said many a time that I think the Un-American Activities Committee in the House of Representatives was the most un-American thing in America!