Freedom requires that government keep the channels of competition and opportunity open, prevent monopolies, economic abuse and domination.

The spiritual uplift, the goodwill, cheerfulness and optimism that accompanies every expedition to the outdoors is the peculiar spirit that our people need in times of suspicion and doubt...No other organized joy has values comparable to the outdoor experience.

Even if security from the cradle to the grave could eliminate [all] the risks of life, it would [still] be a dead hand on the creative spirit of the American people.

Engineering is a great profession. There is the satisfaction of watching a figment of the imagination emerge through the aid of science to a plan on paper. Then it moves to realization in stone or metal or energy. Then it brings homes to men or women. Then it elevates the standard of living and adds to the comforts of life. This is the engineer's high privilege.

True American Liberalism utterly denies the whole creed of socialism.

The imperative need of this nation at all times is the leadership of Uncommon Men or Women.

In America today, we are nearer a final triumph over poverty than is any other land.