Consistently wise decisions can only be made by those whose wisdom is constantly challenged.

We will always apply the same principles of collective security, prudent caution, and superior weaponry that enabled us to peacefully prevail in the long cold war against the Soviet Union.

Number one, that it is smart to communicate and negotiate with your enemy instead of just waging war with bombs and weapons of mass destruction.

We have contingency plans for war, but none for peace.

If we can but tear the blindfold of self-deception from our eyes and loosen the gag of self-denial from our voices, we can restore our country to greatness.

Military strength in reserve is better than military strength being reigned upon the other side including all of its innocent civilians.

With the help of dedicated Americans from our party, every party, and no party at all, I intend to mount that stairway to preach peace for our nation and world.

We need not renounce the use of conventional force. We will be ready to repel any clear and present danger that poses a genuine threat to our national security and survival.

I came from Nebraska, a very middle class family with a progressive father.

I think Democrats made a mistake running away from liberalism. Liberalism, uh, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John and Robert Kennedy - that's what the Democratic party ought to reach for.

We will be safer from terrorist attack only when we have earned the respect of all other nations instead of their fear, respect for our values and not merely our weapons.

The agents of etatism have certainly not been lacking in zeal and energy. But, for all this, economic affairs cannot be kept going by magistrates and policemen.

Killers are clever, victims are the people which are scare from the negativity. That's how it goes and it will go.

... what you need more than anything in life is a definite position.

Manchester is the belly and guts of the nation

Sometimes I wish I could walk up to my music for the first time, as if I had never heard it before.

We are a great nation, which has lot to offer to the world, but to offer something to the world France has to remain France.

If you get tough mentally, you can get tough physically and overcome fatigue.

Even when I'm railed at, I get my quota of renown.

Not too many people in America know about me, but all of Europe knows about me.

If half the society isn't engaged on any number of sectors, success and potential will be limited. In that sense, I do definitely believe there is a growing movement and moment for women's issues.