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

The history of the labor movement needs to be taught in every school in this land. America is a living testimonial to what free men and women, organized in free democratic trade unions can do to make a better life. We ought to be proud of it!

More progress results from the violent execution of an imperfect plan than the perfection of a plan to violently execute.

Profit and morality are a hard combination to beat.

There are not enough jails, not enough police, not enough courts to enforce a law not supported by the people.

What do we want for people? Human dignity, personal expression and fulfillment, justice, freedom.

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