An honest public servant can't become rich in politics. He can only attain greatness and satisfaction by service.

In my opinion eight years as president is enough and sometimes too much for any man to serve in that capacity.

For some time I have been disturbed by the way the CIA has been diverted from its original assignment. It has become an operational and at times a policy making arm of the government.

I've had a few setbacks in my life, but I never gave up.

The absence of war is not peace.

At the present moment in world history nearly every nation must choose between alternative ways of life. The choice is too often not a free one.

We must face the fact that peace must be built on power, as well as upon good will and good deeds.