If my church attempted to influence me in a way which was improper or which affected adversely my responsibilities as a public servant sworn to uphold the Constitution, then I would reply to them that this was an improper action on their part. It was one to which I could not subscribe.

The high office of the President has been used to foment a plot to destroy the American's freedom and before I leave office, I must inform the citizens of this plight.

Lofty words cannot construct an alliance or maintain it; only concrete deeds can do that.

If I don't have a woman for three days, I get terrible headaches.

Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.

Science contributes to our culture in many ways, as a creative intellectual activity in its own right, as the light which has served to illuminate man's place in the universe, and as the source of understanding of man's own nature.

Hold fast to the best of the past and move fast to the best of the future.