When the Soviet Union walked out of arms control negotiations, and refused even to discuss the issues, the San Francisco Democrats didn't blame Soviet intransigence. They blamed the United States.

Tyranny and anarchy are alike incompatible with freedom, security, and the enjoyment of opportunity.

Democracy not only requires equality but also an unshakable conviction in the value of each person, who is then equal

Maturity is when we live by the truths that are in our heart and soul, truths we believe to be right for us.

What takes place in the Security Council more closely resembles a mugging than either a political debate or an effort at problem-solving.

And I have no doubt that the American people generally believe the world is safer, and that we are safer, when we are stronger

Vietnam presumably taught us that the United States could not serve as the world's policeman; it should also have taught us the dangers of trying to be the world's midwife to democracy when the birth is scheduled to take place under conditions of guerrilla war.