I would not like to be a political leader in Russia. They never know when they're being taped.

I'd like to see people, instead of spending so much time on the ethical problem, get after the problems that really affect the people of this country

An important measure of our true commitment to environmental quality is our dedication to protecting the wilderness and its inhabitants. We must recognize their ecological significance and preserve them as sources of inspiration and education. And we need them as places of quiet refuge and reflection.

President Johnson and I have a lot in common. We were both born in small towns and we're both fortunate in the fact that we think we married above ourselves.

For among nations - as within nations - the soundest unity is that which respects diversity, and the strongest cohesion is that which rejects coercion.

It I talked about Watergate, I was described as struggling to free myself from the morass. If I did not talk about Watergate, I was accused of being out of touch with reality.

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.