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.

We would like to live as we once lived, but history will not permit it.

I am talking about genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for their children - not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and women - not merely peace in our time but peace for all time.

Justice delayed is democracy denied.

For to save mankind's future freedom, we must face up to any risk that is necessary. We will always seek peace - but we will never surrender.

Sure it's a big job; but I don't know anyone who can do it better than I can.

Our task is not to fix blame for the past, but to fix the course for the future.