When the Liberals said they were going to create a million new jobs, I didn't think they were all going to be tax collectors. If you can't convince them, confuse them.

A man who is not interested in politics is not doing his patriotic duty toward maintaining the constitution of the United States.

But Quantrill and his men were no more bandits than the men on the other side. I've been to reunions of Quantrill's men two or three times. All they were trying to do was protect the property on the Missouri side of the line.

A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties.

This [minimum wage] legislation, passed by the 81st Congress at its first session, is an important addition to the laws we live by. It is a measure dictated by social justice. It adds to our economic strength. It is founded on the belief that full human dignity requires at least a minimum level of economic sufficiency and security.

Every segment of our population, and every individual, has a right to expect from his government a fair deal.

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