I want every American to be free to stand up for his rights, even if sometimes he has to sit down for them.

Acting on our own, by ourselves, we cannot establish justice throughout the world, but joined with other free nations, we can ... assist the developing nations to throw off the yoke of poverty.

The basis of effective government is public confidence, and that confidence is endangered when ethical standards falter or appear to falter.

According to the ancient Chinese proverb, A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

Our responsibility is one of decision, for to govern is to choose.

Word to the Nation: Guard zealously your right to serve in the Armed Forces, for without them, there will be no other rights to guard.

The true democracy, living and growing and inspiring, puts its faith in the people - faith that the people will not simply elect men who will represent their views ably and faithfully, but will also elect men who will exercise their conscientious judgment - faith that the people will not condemn those whose devotion to principle leads them to unpopular courses, but will reward courage, respect honor, and ultimately recognize right.