Anyone who thinks that the vice-president can take a position independent of the president of his administration simply has no knowledge of politics or government. You are his choice in a political marriage, and he expects your absolute loyalty.

The right of citizens to bear arms is just one guarantee against arbitrary government, one more safeguard against the tyranny which now appears remote in America, but which historically has proved to be always possible.

There is a lot of difference between failure and defeat. Failure is when you are defeated and neither learn nor contribute anything.

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

Life's unfairness is not irrevocable; we can help balance the scales for others, if not always for ourselves.

The gap between the rich and the poor is the most dangerous threat to world peace we have.

Freedom is hammered out on the anvil of discussion, dissent, and debate.