People are selfish. But they can also be compassionate and generous, and they care about the country. But not when they feel threatened. That’s why this is such a crucial time. We can go in either direction. But if we don’t make a choice soon, it will be too late to turn things around. I think people are willing to make the right choice. But they need leadership. They’re hungry for leadership.

Punishment is not prevention. History offers cold comfort to those who think grievance and despair can be subdued by force.

Some men see what is, and ask 'Why?' I see what might be, and ask 'Why Not?'

Yet it is the one essential, vital quality for those who seek to change a world which yields most painfully to change.

We in Government have begun to recognize the critical work which must be done at all levels-local, State and Federal-in ending the pollution of our waters.

Ultimately, America's answer to the intolerant man is diversity, the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.

People say I am ruthless. I am not ruthless. And if I find the man who is calling me ruthless, I shall destroy him.