To those peoples in the huts and villages of half the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required - not because the Communists may be doing it, not because we seek their votes, but because it is right. If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich.

Don't ask 'Why', ask instead, 'Why not'.

Our privileges can be no greater than our obligations. The protection of our rights can endure no longer than the performance of our responsibilities.

Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future.

I was born an American, I live like an American, I will die an American.

In serving his vision of the truth, the artist best serves his nation.

So let us begin anew - remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof