It is in the American tradition to stand up for one's rights--even if the new way to stand up for one's rights is to sit down.

The great free nations of the world must take control of our monetary problems if these problems are not to take control of us.

I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered at the White House - with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alone.

American history is not something dead and over. It is always alive,always growing, always unfinished.

We believe that when men reach beyond this planet, they should leave their national differences behind them.

The time to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

We set sail on this new sea because there is new knowledge to be gained, and new rights to be won, and they must be won and used for the progress of all people. For space science, like nuclear science and technology, has no conscience of its own. Whether it will become a force for good or ill depends on man, and only if the United States occupies a position of preeminence can we help decide whether this new ocean will be a sea of peace or a new terrifying theater of war.