"Whatever the price and whatever the pressures, the President must insist on a national defense posture that is lean and muscular and flexible."
"I want to talk to you about some tough decisions."
"Under Nixon, who was a relatively strong President, the Congress cut back his budgets $20 billion."
"I don't intend to lose the nomination."
"I would never again see our country become militarily involved in the internal affairs of another country unless our own security was directly threatened."
"Sports competition has real value in life."
"Character and integrity are important, but leadership capabilities and a closeness to the people and the comprehension of what our people need are two additional component parts."
"There is no question, for me, to organize clandestine operations in those countries to overthrow their government."
"Good government is the art of doing what is right, and that is far more difficult."
"An occasional veto may be justified, if legislation is poorly drafted or ill-considered, but 53 vetoes in two years demonstrate a negativism, a dormancy, and a fear of action that can only be harmful ..."
"We want to believe once again that our national leaders are honorable and competent and deserving of our trust."
"I think that the best way to avoid the danger of a Communist takeover is to maintain a well-functioning democratic regime."
"I think that many things could be different."
"I will try to win over the world of business to our point of view."
"I expect, from the Soviets, better cooperation in order to obtain a balanced reduction of forces in Europe."
"I think our government has a responsibility to help those people get back to work."
"I want to share some of those thoughts with you today, and I want to say at the outset that my mood is one of confidence and optimism."
"The most profitable investment is in people, and that is the rule I will follow if I become your President."
