The atom bomb was no “great decision.” It was used in the war, and for your information, there were more people killed by fire bombs in Tokyo than dropping of the atomic bombs accounted for. It was merely another powerful weapon in the arsenal of righteousness. The dropping of the bombs stopped the war, save millions of lives.

Canada's eminent position today is a tribute to the patience, tolerance, and strength of character of her people, of both French and British strains. For Canada is enriched by the heritage of France as well as of Britain, and Quebec has imparted the vitality and spirit of France itself to Canada. Canada's notable achievement of national unity and progress through accommodation, moderation and forbearance can be studied with profit by her sister nations.

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

There shall be equality of treatment and opportunity for all persons in the armed services without regard to race, color, religion or national origin.

It is time that all Americans realized that the place of labor is side by side with the businessman and with the farmer, and not one-degree lower.

A politician is a man who understands government, and it takes a politician to run a government. A statesman is a politician who's been dead 10 or 15 years.

When we understand the other fellow's viewpoint - understand what he is trying to do - nine times out of ten he is trying to do right.