Democracy may not be perfect, but at least I don't have to build a wall to keep my people in.

The function and responsibility of the President is to set before the American people the unfinished business, the things we must do if we are going to succeed as a nation.

Let us not despair but act. Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past - let us accept our own responsibility for the future.

The Civil Rights movement should thank God for Bull Connor. He's helped it as much as Abraham Lincoln.

Man is still the most extraordinary computer of all.

If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to achieve our destiny, then we need more new ideas for more wise men reading more good books in more public libraries. These libraries should be open to all — except the censor. We must know all the facts and hear all the alternatives and listen to all the criticisms. Let us welcome controversial books and controversial authors. For the Bill of Rights is the guardian of our security as well as our liberty.

The efforts of governments alone will never be enough. In the end, the people must choose and the people must help themselves.