In America there must be only citizens, not divided by grade, first and second, but citizens, east, west, north, and south.

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

We must formulate, with both imagination and restraint, a new approach to the Middle East - not pressing our case so hard that the Arabs feel their neutrality and nationalism are threatened ... while at the same time trying to hasten the inevitable Arab acceptance of the permanence of Israel ... We must ... seek a permanent settlement among Arabs and Israelis based not on an armed truce but on mutual self-interest.

Time and the world do not stand still. Change is the law of life.

To each of us is entrusted the heavy responsibility of guiding the affairs of a democratic nation founded on Christian ideals.

If more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would be a little better place in which to live.

The White House was designed by Hoban, a noted Irish-American architect, and I have no doubt that he believed by incorporating several features of the Dublin style he would make it more homelike for any President of Irish descent. It was a long wait, but I appreciate his efforts.