In this shrinking world, it is futile to seek safety behind geographical barriers. Real security will be found only in law and in justice.

Most of the time most people know the right thing to do ...its the doing of it that gives them trouble

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

Given the choice between a Republican and someone who acts like a Republican, people will vote for the real Republican all the time

The America to which these Swedish settlers came was a land that needed the hardy qualities they brought. It was not a land that was particularly softhearted towards newcomers, but everyone believed that each should have a fair chance regardless of his origin.

Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction.

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!