Americans admire a people who can scratch a desert and produce a garden. The Israelis have shown qualities that Americans identify with: guts, patriotism, idealism, a passion for freedom. I have seen it. I know. I believe that.

Mr. Stevenson has a degree alright-a PhD from the Acheson College of Cowardly Communist Containment.

You must pursue this investigation of Watergate even if it leads to the president. I'm innocent. You've got to believe I'm innocent. If you don't, take my job.

My strong point is not rhetoric , it isn't showmanship, it isn't big promises - those things that create the glamour and the excitement that people call charisma and warmth.

God, of course, is the greatest philosopher of all.

The successful leader does not talk down to people. He lifts them up.

Anybody who wants to be an ambassador, wants to pay at least $250,000.