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.

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

I always try to think before I talk.

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.

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.

The Senate has been debased to the level of a forum of hate and character assassination sheltered by the shield of congressional immunity.

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.