Greatness is not manifested by unlimited pragmatism, which places such a high premium on the end justifying any means and any methods

I don't believe the American people will uphold any political party that puts political exploitation above national interest. Surely we Republicans aren't that desperate for victory.

One of the basic causes for all the trouble in the world today is that people talk too much and think too little. They act impulsively without thinking. I always try to think before I talk.

I believe that in our constant search for security we can never gain any peace of mind until we secure our own soul.

My creed is that public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation with full recognition that every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration, that constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought, that smears are not only to be expected but fought, that honor is to be earned, not bought.

As an American, I want to see our nation recapture the strength and unity it once had when we fought the enemy instead of ourselves.

Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.