It is time that the great center of our people, who reject the violence and unreasonableness of both the extreme right and the extreme left, searched their consciences, mustered their moral and physical courage, shed their intimidated silence, and declare their consciences.

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.

I am running against no one. I'd like to be President. I think my experience and my record are greater than any other candidate or any other of the unannounced candidates. It's a real challenge, and that's one of the paramount things. When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.

We should not permit tolerance to degenerate into indifference.

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.

Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk.

The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.