I would not speak with disrespect of the Republican Party. I always speak with great respect of the past.

Just what is it that America stands for? If she stands for one thing more than another it is for the sovereignty of self-governing people.

There is a price which is too great to pay for peace, and that price can be put in one word. One cannot pay the price of self-respect.

America was born a Christian nation. America was born to exemplify that devotion to the elements of righteousness, which are derived from Holy Scripture. Ladies and gentlemen, I have a very simple thing to ask of you. I ask of every man and woman in this audience that, from this night on, they will realize that part of the destiny of America lies in their daily perusal of this great Book of revelations. (The Bible) That if they would see America free and pure they will make their own spirits free and pure by the baptism of Holy Scripture.

May it not suffice for me to say ... that of course like every other man of intelligence and education I do believe in organic evolution. It surprises me that at this late date such questions should be raised.

My dream of politics all my life has been that it is the common business, that it is something we owe to each other to understand and discuss with absolute frankness.

As a matter of fact and experience, the more power is divided the more irresponsible it becomes.