I consider Monroe a pretty minor president. In spite of the Monroe Doctrine. That's the only important thing he ever did more or less on his own, when you really get down to it.

If you want to get elected, shake hands with 25, 000 people between and November 7.

If you can't beat 'em, confuse 'em.

The Marshall Plan will go down in history as one of America's greatest contributions to the peace of the world.

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.

He was a great president in his first term; in his second term, he wasn't the same Grover Cleveland he was to begin with. ...Cleveland reestablished the presidency by being not only a chief executive but a leader.

When the decision is up before you-and on my desk I have a motto which says "The buck stops here"-the decision has to be made.