Political action is the highest responsibility of a citizen.

You never know what's hit you. A gunshot is the perfect way.

The only reason to give a speech is to change the world.

Freedom is indivisible, and when one man is enslaved, all are not free.

There is always inequality in life. Some men are killed in a war and some men are wounded and some men never leave the country. Life is unfair.

I think the American people expect more from us than cries of indignation and attack. The times are too grave, the challenge too urgent, and the stakes too high - to permit the customary passions of political debate.

This is a great country and requires a good deal of all of us, so I can imagine nothing more important than for all of you to continue to work in public affairs and be interested in them, not only to bring up a family, but also give part of your time to your community, your state, and your country.