Thank God she doesn't have to be confirmed by the Senate.(on the birth of his granddaughter)

Let us not forget that the value of this great system does not lie primarily in its extent or even in its efficiency. Its worth depends on the use that is made of it... For the first time in human history we have available to us the ability to communicate simultaneously with millions of our fellowmen, to furnish entertainment, instruction, widening vision of national problems and national events. An obligation rests on us to see that it is devoted to real service and to develop the material that is transmitted into that which is really worthwhile.

There is no other book so various as the Bible, nor one so full of concentrated wisdom.

No public man can be just a little crooked.

The recognition of Russia on November 16, 1933, started forces which were to have considerable influence in the attempt to collectivize the United States.

There are only two occasions when Americans respect privacy, especially in Presidents. Those are prayer and fishing.

I pride myself on being one of the oldest fans. I can certainly count up about seventy years of devotion.