A president either is constantly on top of events or, if he hesitates, events will soon be on top of him. I never felt that I could let up for a moment.
Brave men don't belong to any one country. I respect bravery wherever I see it.
To be able to lead others, a man must be willing to go forward alone.
If I hadn't been President of the United States, I probably would have ended up a piano player in a bawdy house.
Once a decision was made, I didn't worry about it afterward.
The United States recognizes the provisional government as the de facto authority of the new State of Israel.