If we let Korea down, the Soviet[s] will keep right on going and swallow up one [place] after another.

The attack upon Korea was an outright breach of the peace and a violation of the Charter of the United Nations. By their actions in Korea, Communist leaders have demonstrated their contempt for the basic moral principles on which the United Nations is founded. This is a direct challenge to the efforts of the free nations to build the kind of world in which men can live in freedom and peace.

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

Whenever the press quits abusing me, I know I'm in the wrong pew.

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were political enemies, but they became fast friends. And when they passed away on the same day, the last words of one of them was, The country is safe. Jefferson still lives. And the last words of the other was, John Adams will see that things go forward.

There is a lure in power. It can get into a man's blood just as gambling and lust for money have been known to do

Unless Russia is face with an iron fist and strong language, another is in the making. Only one language do they understand - 'How many divisions have you?' ... I'm tired of babying the Soviets.