"I would emphasize much more the stable and trusting relations with our friends and natural allies."
"I have nothing against the Europeans making their own decisions."
"This is one of those elections, as in 1932 and 1960, when we have a chance to break with the past and make a fresh start in our national affairs."
"I would never hesitate to express my opinion if France or Germany, or even the United States, would sell such installations."
"It is asking us what kind of America we want."
"I will play, on the contrary, a very active role within the United Nations."
"I have no desire whatsoever to dominate any European nation or Europe as a whole."
"I believe those men and women, in Congress are a great deal closer to the national mood than Mr. Ford has shown himself to be."
"I think the basic issue in this campaign is going to be whether we want government that looks confidently to the future, or government that clings fearfully to the past."
"One last point that I have made often is to try to place an emphasis on strengthening the family structure."
"We need to deal with the working poor."
"We ought to think about those federal programs in human terms."
"People are better off if they have fruitful employment for themselves—work."
"Any improvement in the quality of services or level of services had to be combined with the reorganization of the structure of government."
"The first priority should be within the present limits of our federal budget."
"Our society ought not to back off from our commitment to the integration of our educational system."
"Those who cannot work full-time ought to be treated with respect, with compassion, with understanding."
"The most prevalent attitude that hurts the welfare system is the belief on the part of the taxpayers that their money is wasted."
