We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things. Not because they are easy, but because they are hard.

The processes of growth are gradual, bearing fruit in a decade, not a day.

[High income tax rates] not only check consumption but discourage investment and encourage...the avoidance of taxes [rather] than the production of goods.[...]Our present tax system...reduces the financial incentives for personal effort, investment, and risk-taking.

I believe in an America ... where no public official either requests or accepts instructions on public policy from the Pope, the National Council of Churches, or any other ecclesiastical source.

I'm always rather nervous about how you talk about women who are active in politics, whether they want to be talked about as women or as politicians.

It is insane that two men, sitting on opposite sides of the world, should be able to decide to bring an end to civilization.

Philanthropy, charity, giving voluntarily and freely... call it what you like, but it is truly a jewel of an American tradition.