Let it never be said of this generation of Americans that we became so obsessed with failure that we refused to take risks that could further the cause of peace and freedom in the world.

My doctors told me this morning my blood pressure is down so low that I can start reading the newspapers.

I've always believed that a lot of the trouble in the world would disappear if we were talking to each other instead of about each other.

The trouble with our Liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.

I just have to believe that with love for our natural heritage and a firm resolve to preserve it with wisdom and care, we can and will give the American land to our children, not impaired, but enhanced. And in doing this, we'll honor the great and loving God who gave us this land in the first place.

You and I have a rendevous with destiny.

Whatever else history may say about me when I'm gone, I hope it will record that I appealed to your best hopes, not your worst fears; to your confidence rather than your doubts. My dream is that you will travel the road ahead with liberty's lamp guiding your steps and opportunity's arm steadying your way.