We must bind up our wounds.

I don't think government ought to do anything to encourage abortions, and I think we ought to have a nationwide effort... for those who believe in their use, family planning programs, better adoptive procedures.

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.

The leadership has got to come from the White House.

I believe in patriotism.

I would like to hope that my so-called honeymoon with Congress could extend throughout my term.

I see abortions as evidence of a failure to prevent unwanted pregnancies.

International terrorism must be stopped once and for all!

I believe that the government ought to be open, and that those locked doors ought to be broken down.

Presidents, governors, and Members of Congress can't decide what kind of educational programs a young person is going to choose.

I would probably continue the annual prayer breakfast which has become historically accepted.

Sports competition has real value in life.

Good government is the art of doing what is right, and that is far more difficult.

I will play, on the contrary, a very active role within the United Nations.

I would never hesitate to express my opinion if France or Germany, or even the United States, would sell such installations.

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 to this country.

I have no desire whatsoever to dominate any European nation or Europe as a whole.

I would emphasize much more the stable and trusting relations with our friends and natural allies.