Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.

If you want a friend in Washington, buy a dog.

In my opinion eight years as president is enough and sometimes too much for any man to serve in that capacity.

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.

A President needs political understanding to run the government, but he may be elected without it.

Millions of our citizens do not now have a full measure of opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health. Millions do not now have protection or security against the economic effects of sickness. The time has arrived for action to help them attain that opportunity and that protection.

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