Not to the extent of throwing up my hands and saying, 'Well, it's all over.' No. I think whichever generation and at whatever time, when the time comes, the generation that is there, I think will have to go on doing what they believe is right.

The only way there could be war is if they start it; we're not going to start a war.

I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I'm in a cabinet meeting.

One hundred nations in the UN have not agreed with us on just about everything that's come before them, where we're involved, and it didn't upset my breakfast …

Sir, I wish you to understand the true principles of the Government. I wish them carried out. I ask nothing more.

It is the duty of every citizen according to his best capacities to give validity to his convictions in political affairs.

To do what ought to be done but what would not have been done unless I did it, I thought to be my duty.