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

Secrecy and a free, democratic government don't mix.

We seek a peaceful world, a prosperous world, a free world, a world of good neighbors, living on terms of equality and mutual respect, as Canada and the United States have lived for generations.

We fully realize today that victory in war requires a mighty united effort. Certainly, victory in peace calls for, and must receive, an equal effort. Man has learned long ago, that it is impossible to live unto himself. This same basic principle applies today to nations. We were not isolated during the war. We dare not now become isolated in peace.

There is no gratitude for things past. Gratitude is always for what you're going to do for people in the future.

Being President is a little bit like riding a tiger. You have to keep riding, or else you will be swallowed up by it!

The absence of war is not peace.