Moral cowardice that keeps us from speaking our minds is as dangerous to this country as irresponsible talk.

I always try to think before I talk.

I believe that in our constant search for security we can never gain any peace of mind until we secure our own soul.

As long as there are big corporations, there will be big unions. The economic power of big business will be matched by the economic power of the big unions.

The Senate has been debased to the level of a forum of hate and character assassination sheltered by the shield of congressional immunity.

Freedom unexercised may become freedom forfeited.

Every human being is entitled to courtesy and consideration. Constructive criticism is not only to be expected but sought.

We should not permit tolerance to degenerate into indifference.

Smears are not only to be expected but fought. Honor is to be earned, not bought.

The key to security is public information.

One of the basic causes for all the trouble in the world today is that people talk too much and think too little. They act impulsively without thinking. I always try to think before I talk.

When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.

Public service must be more than doing a job efficiently and honestly. It must be a complete dedication to the people and to the nation.

As an American, I want to see our nation recapture the strength and unity it once had when we fought the enemy instead of ourselves.

The right way is not always the popular and easy way. Standing for right when it is unpopular is a true test of moral character.

I do not want to see the Republican party ride to political victory on the Four Horsemen of Calumny-fear, ignorance, bigotry and smear.

When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.

WHEN YOU BOW deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.

Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout.