Any change is resisted because bureaucrats have a vested interest in the chaos in which they exist.

I have a theory, too, that the best and only answer to a smear or to an honest misunderstanding of the facts is to tell the truth

We shall continue, in this era of negotiation, to work for the limitation of nuclear arms and to reduce the danger of confrontation between the great powers.

Any culture which can put a man on the Moon is capable of gathering all the nations of the earth in peace, justice and concord.

I don't know anything that builds the will to win better than competitive sports.

It is sad that it was necessary that Santa Barbara should be the example that had to bring it to the attention of the American people. What is involved is the use of our resources of the sea and of the land in a more effective way and with more concern for preserving the beauty and the natural resources that are so important to any kind of society that we want for the future. The Santa Barbara incident has frankly touched the conscience of the American people.

Don't get the impression that you arouse my anger. You see, one can only be angry with those he respects.