The mark of a true politician is that he is never at a loss for words because he is always half-expecting to be asked to make a speech.

Tonight - to you, the great silent majority of my fellow Americans - I ask for your support.

Communism denies God, enslaves men, and destroys justice.

The only time in the history of the world that we have had any extended periods of peace is when there has been a balance of power. It is when one nation becomes infinitely more powerful in relation to its potential competitors that the danger of war arises.

We must adopt reforms which will expand the range of opportunities for all Americans. We can fulfill the American dream only when each person has a fair chance to fulfill his own dreams. This means equal voting rights, equal employment opportunity and new opportunities for expanded ownership, because in order to be secure in their human rights, people need access to property rights.

With all the power that a president has, the most important thing to bear in mind is this: You must not give power to a man unless, above everything else, he has character. Character is the most important qualification the president of the United States can have.

The finest steel has to go through the hottest fire.