In the long term we can hope that religion will change the nature of man and reduce conflict. But history is not encouraging in this respect. The bloodiest wars in history have been religious wars.

In a flat choice between smoke and jobs, we're for jobs... But just keep me out of trouble on environmental issues.

Politics would be a helluva good business if it weren't for the goddamned people.

Your mind must always go, even while you're shaking hands and going through all the maneuvers. I developed the ability long ago to do one thing while thinking about another.

I let the American people down.

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

Once you get into this great stream of history, you can't get out.