We must treat the disease of racism. This means we must understand the disease.

I believe strongly in the Constitutional principle of separating church and state. Our founders were right in fearing that religious freedom would be threatened in the long run by a departure from governmental neutrality in spiritual matters.

What can change the world today is the same thing that has changed it in the past-an idea and the service of dedicated, committed individuals to that idea.

It's the most rewarding thing to be a civil servant.

When Roosevelt came along, I approved of his program, generally. I figured an economic system should work for people, not vice versa.

The Peace Corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But we're not apologetic about it.

Do we talk about the dignity of work? Do we give our students any reason for believing it is worthwhile to sacrifice for their work because such sacrifices improve the psychological and mental health of the person who makes them?