Whatever the price and whatever the pressures, the President must insist on a national defense posture that is lean and muscular and flexible.

I think that would be a simplistic approach, and I think that would be creating a false hope among people.

I want to talk to you about some tough decisions.

I think the President's voice would have a beneficial impact.

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.

I think it's mandatory that the government leaders prepare to meet the desire on the part of the students to get a more practical education during their formative years.

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

The most profitable investment is in people, and that is the rule I will follow if I become your President.

I have nothing against the Europeans making their own decisions.

I think our government has a responsibility to help those people get back to work.

I expect, from the Soviets, better cooperation in order to obtain a balanced reduction of forces in Europe.

It is asking us what kind of America we want.

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

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