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.

I had faith in Israel before it was established, I have faith in it now.

In this shrinking world, it is futile to seek safety behind geographical barriers. Real security will be found only in law and in justice.

We shall never be able to remove suspicion and fear as potential causes of war until communication is permitted to flow, free and open, across international boundaries.

Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day.

You should never form judgments from front page headlines. As with a contract, the fine print on the inside pages should be carefully studied.

Peace is precious to us. It is the way of life we strive for with all the strength and wisdom we possess. But more precious than peace are freedom and justice. We will fight, if fight we must, to keep our freedom and to prevent justice from being destroyed.