Those of us who shout the loudest about Americanism, are all too frequently those who . . . ignore some of the basic principles of Americanism-the right to criticize, the right to hold unpopular beliefs, the right to protest, the right of independent thought.

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.

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

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.

I speak as briefly as possible because too much harm has already been done with irresponsible words of bitterness and selfish political opportunism. I speak as simply as possible because the issue is too great to be obscured by eloquence. I speak simply and briefly in the hope that my words will be taken to heart.

As long as there are big corporations, there will be big unions. The economic power of big business will be matched by the economic power of the big unions.

When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.