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 was never accepted into certain parts of New England society because my grandfather was an Irish barkeep.

We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future.

The American Labor Movement has consistently demonstrated its devotion to the public interest. It is, and has been, good for all America.

But wherever we are, we must all, in our daily lives, live up to the age-old faith that peace and freedom walk together. In too many of our cities today, the peace is not secure because freedom is incomplete." (John F. Kennedy, June 10, 1963, American University speech)

A journey to Thousand miles begins with one step

I look forward to an america in which commands respect throughout the world, not only for its strength, but for its civilization as well. And I look forward to a world in which we will be safe not only for democracy and diversity but also for personal distinction.