But also out here in this dreary, difficult war, I think history will record that this may have been one of Americas finest hours, because we took a difficult task and we succeeded.

I never say something I cannot do. And I always will do more than I can say.

With those who are willing to join, let us cooperate to reduce the burden of arms, to strengthen the structure of peace, to lift up the poor and the hungry.

The greatest honor history can bestow is the title of peacemaker.

I never leave a game before the last pitch, because in baseball, as in life and especially politics, you never know what will happen.

Why would anyone want to be President today? The answer is not one of glory, or fame; today the burdens of the office outweigh its privileges. Its not because the Presidency offers a chance to be somebody, but because it offers a chance to do something.

Let us understand: North Vietnam cannot defeat or humiliate the United States. Only Americans can do that.