Today we know that World War II began not in 1939 or 1941 but in the 1920's and 1930's when those who should have known better persuaded themselves that they were not their brother's keeper.

When we say, 'One nation under God, with liberty and justice for all', we are talking about all people. We either ought to believe it or quit saying it .

It is not enough to merely defend democracy. To defend it may be to lose it; to extend it is to strengthen it. Democracy is not property; it is an idea.

When the dignity of one person is denied, all of us are denied.

Asia is rich in people, rich in culture and rich in resources. It is also rich in trouble.

There can be no compromise on the right of personal security; there can be no compromise on securing of human rights.

The road to freedom, here and everywhere, begins in the classroom.