Let us make it clear that we will never turn our backs on our steadfast friends in Israel, whose adherence to the democratic way must be admired by all friends of freedom.

We in this country, in this generation, are, by destiny rather than choice, the watchmen on the walls of world freedom.

The success of this Government, and thus the success of our Nation, depends in the last analysis upon the quality.of our career services. The legislation enacted by the Congress, as well as the decisions made by me and by the department and agency heads, must all be implemented by the career men and women in the Federal service. In foreign affairs, national defense, science and technology, and a host of other fields, they face problems of unprecedented importance and perplexity. We are all dependent on their sense of loyalty and responsibility as well as their competence and energy.

I would encourage every American to walk as often as possible. It's more than healthy; it's fun.

There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.

An artist's working life is marked by intensive application and intense discipline.

probably the greatest concentration of talent and genius in this house except for perhaps those times when Thomas Jefferson ate alone.