Freedom is not merely a word or an abstract theory, but the most effective instrument for advancing the welfare of man.

Our labor unions are not narrow, self-seeking groups. They have raised wages, shortened hours, and provided supplemental benefits. Through collective bargaining and grievance procedures, they have brought justice and democracy to the shop floor.

The world knows that America will never start a war. This generation of Americans has had enough of war and hate... we want to build a world of peace where the weak are secure and the strong are just.

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

The unity of freedom has never relied on uniformity of opinion.

It might be said now that I have the best of both worlds. A Harvard education and a Yale degree.

My experience in government is that when things are non-controversial and beautifully coordinated, there is not much going on.