I believe military force can be used to redress or change the balance of power in the world, but I think that that's always a losing operation if you're not trying to do it in a way which corresponds to the basic desires of the people on whom you are acting.

Society is responsible for its social organization, and if it can't provide the wherewithal for men to be gainfully employed then it should pay the penalty and give them welfare.

People are more interested in ideas than dress.

The essential ingredient of politics is timing.

I believe in God, and I'm a Christian.

Le raison avant la passion - Reason over passion.

The past is to be respected and acknowledged, but not to be worshipped. It is our future in which we will find our greatness.