Men often mistake notoriety for fame, and would rather be remarked for their vices and follies than not be noticed at all!

I sit here all day trying to persuade people to do the things they ought to have the sense to do without my persuading them. That's all the powers of the President amount to.

To me party platforms are contracts with the people.

Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction.

Prosperous farmers make for a prosperous nation, and when farmers are in trouble, the nation is in trouble.

I would rather have peace in the world than be President.

This government has been informed that a Jewish state has been proclaimed in Palestine, and recognition has been requested by the provisional government thereof. The United States recognizes the provisional government as the de facto authority of the new State of Israel.