This desire for equity must not lead to an excess of welfare, where nobody is responsible for anything.

This weakening is worsened by the widening distance between the governed and their governments.

Fundamentally, American society is composed of individuals who don't go out of their way to do each other favours.

We will have to create an avant-garde.... We could have a Union for the enlarged Europe, and a Federation for the avant-garde.

The driving force behind the liberal counter-offensive in Europe has been a reaction against irresponsibility.

We have to struggle against the conservatives from all sides, not only the right-wingers, but also the left-wing conservatives who don't want to change anything.

Contrary to what people say, my wife never turned me away from the presidency. She told me to reflect on it and do what I wanted.