I don't care what the New York Times says about me, and no one I care about cares what the New York Times says about me.

I worked in the media from the late 30's through the early 70's. Politics in general became more liberal both nationally and within the state as the years passed.

America must be the moral leader. It is not enough to have power. Power must be used to protect freedom and give all people hope for the opportunity to see the fruit of their own labor.

Homosexuals are weak, morally sick wretches.

It's their deliberate, disgusting, revolting conduct that is responsible for the disease

This is an area where North Carolina does excel. I have known more colorful North Carolina political figures than I have colorless ones.

It may surprise people to know that I advocate the reform of the United Nations, not its abolishment.