Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans - born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace.

Just as I went into politics because Joe died, if anything happened to me tomorrow, my brother Bobby would run for my seat in the Senate. And if Bobby died, Teddy would take over for him.

We don't want to be like the leader in the French Revolution who said There go my people, I must find out where they are going so I can lead them.

Not everyone has equal abilities, but everyone should have equal opportunity for education.

There comes a point where you see no evidence that the carrot and diplomacy are working.

Harvard gave me an education, but Junior Chamber gave me an education for life.

Too often we... enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought.