I always remember that whatever I have done in the past or may do in the future, Duke University is responsible in one way or another.

My view is that one should not break up a winning combination.

Publicly, we say one thing....Actually, we do another.

We seek friendly relations with all nations. Any nation can be our friend without being any other nation's enemy.

Government can provide opportunity. But opportunity means nothing unless people are prepared to seize it.

I don't mind the homosexuality. I understand it. Nevertheless, goddamn, I don't think you glorify it on public television, homosexuality, even more than you glorify whores. We all know we have weaknesses. But, goddammit, what do you think that does to kids? You know what happened to the Greeks! Homosexuality destroyed them. Sure, Aristotle was a homo. We all know that. So was Socrates.

Television in its present form...[is] the opiate of the people of the United States.