This Nation was established by men who believed in God. ... You will see the evidence of this deep religious faith on every hand.

Any man who has had the job I've had and didn't have a sense of humor wouldn't still be here.

Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better.

It sure is hell to be president.

You can always amend a big plan, but you can never expand a little one. I don't believe in little plans. I believe in plans big enough to meet a situation which we can't possibly foresee now.

Partisanship must end at the waters edge.

The United States has become great because we, as a people, have been able to work together for great objectives even while differing about details.