A medical revolution has extended the life of our elder citizens without providing the dignity and security those later years deserve.

When we got into office, the thing that surprised me most was to find that things were just as bad as we'd been saying they were.

Those whom nature hath so joined together, let no man put asunder

The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state but from the hand of God.

I hope that no American will waste his franchise and throw away his vote by voting either for me or against me solely on account of my religious affiliation. It is not relevant.

I had always enjoyed the title of Commander-in-Chief until I was informed ... that the only forces that cannot be transferred from Washington without my express permission are the members of the Marine Corps Band. Those are the only forces I have. I want it announced that we propose to hold the White House against all odds at least for some time to come.

The exploration of space will go ahead, whether we join in it or not, and it is one of the great adventures of all time, and no nation which expects to be the leader of other nations can expect to stay behind in this race for space.