If you can't convince them [with your logic] then just confound them [with your wit.]

A society will be judged by how it treats its weakest members

The only thing new in the world is the history you don't know.

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

People are very much wrought up about the Communist bugaboo.

Such an atmosphere is un-American, the most un-American thing we have to contend with today. It is the climate of a totalitarian country in which scientists are expected to change their theories to match changes in the police state's propaganda line.

First of all, it is clear that our efforts in Korea can blunt the will of the Chinese Communists to continue the struggle. The United Nations forces have put up a tremendous fight in Korea and have inflicted very heavy casualties on the enemy. Our forces are stronger now than they have been before. These are plain facts which may discourage the Chinese Communists from continuing their attack.