I've never thought my speeches were too long; I've rather enjoyed them.

Liberalism, above all, means emancipation - emancipation from one's fears, his inadequacies, from prejudice, from discrimination, from poverty.

What you do, what each of us does, has an effect on the country, the state, the nation, and the world.

If I believe in something, I will fight for it, with all I have. But I do not demand all or nothing. I would rather get something than nothing.

We need an America with the wisdom of experience. But we must not let America grow old in spirit.

It is always a risk to speak to the press: they are likely to report what you say.

The time has arrived in America for the Democratic Party to get out of the shadows of states rights and walk forthrightly into the bright sunshine of human rights