The very word 'secrecy' is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths, and to secret proceedings.

Courage--judgment--integrity--dedication--these are the historic qualities of the Bay Colony and the Bay State....And these are the qualities which, with God's help, this son of Massachusetts hopes will characterize our government's conduct in the four stormy years that lie ahead.

We should not let our fears hold us back from pursuing our hopes.

Israel was not created in order to disappear. Israel will endure and flourish.

I think the success of any school can be measured by the contribution the alumni make to our national life.

The Jewish people, ever since David slew Goliath, have never considered youth as a barrier to leadership.

We support the security of both Israel and her neighbors.