It is not what they take away from you that counts. It's what you do with what you have left.

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

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.

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!

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

If today there is a proper American "sphere of influence" it is this fragile sphere called earth upon which all men live and share a common fate--a sphere where our influence must be for peace and justice.

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