Democracy is based on the conviction that man has the moral and intellectual capacity, as well as the inalienable right, to govern himself with reason and justice.

Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction.

The America to which these Swedish settlers came was a land that needed the hardy qualities they brought. It was not a land that was particularly softhearted towards newcomers, but everyone believed that each should have a fair chance regardless of his origin.

Politics is a fascinating game, because politics is government. It is the art of government.

Partisanship must end at the waters edge.

I never did give anybody hell. I just told the truth and they thought it was hell.

A leader has to lead otherwise he has no business in politics.