Today we did what we had to do. They counted on America to be passive. They counted wrong.

The fourth landing of the Columbia is the historical equivalent of the driving of the golden spike which completed the first transcontinental railroad. It marks our entrance into a new era.

Sometimes when I'm faced with an atheist, I am tempted to invite him to the greatest gourmet dinner that one could ever serve, and when we have finished eating that magnificent dinner, to ask him if he believes there's a cook.

Nations do not distrust each other because they are armed. They are armed because they distrust each other.

Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.

The most confident person in any transaction ALWAYS introduces themselves first.

If history teaches anything, it teaches self-delusion in the face of unpleasant facts is folly.