The peoples of the world respect a nation which can see beyond its own image.

As quickly as possible, we should bring home-financing costs back again within reach of the millions of American working families desiring to buy homes they can afford.

We should make a real national effort to maintain our position in space, because it is going to be the dominant area in the future for military strategy.

I did not discuss the Vice President's action on the teachers' salaries or anything else.

I believe that a healthy, expanding economy will enable us to build 2 million homes a year, in wholesome neighborhoods, for people of all incomes.

The great quality of the Oregon Democratic Party has been its recognition of the right of dissent.

I don't run for the office of the Presidency promising that life is going to be easier.

I run for the office of the Presidency saying that this is a great State and a great country, but I also say that it can be a greater country.

We are going to have to maintain the best school System in the United States.

In dollar volume and in the employment of materials and manpower the construction industry should be one of the strongest forces in the Nation's economy.

I run for the office of the Presidency realizing that in the next 4 years it is going to be the most difficult years that we have ever had.

This is an important election because it comes at a most important time in the life of our country.

I come and run for the office of the Presidency because I like America, but I think it can do better, and that is what we should dedicate ourselves to.

This is a great country, but I believe it can be a greater country, and I think it is our responsibility to join in that great effort.

Certainly a Democratic administration will provide leadership and direction toward this end at the Cabinet level, so that there may be a coordinated approach toward all decisions affecting the urban and metropolitan problems which so…

All builders and businessmen in the construction industry join me, I know, in seeking 'a decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family.'

I think this is an important election, and I think the State of Oregon is heavily involved.

A free society is the most difficult of all kinds of government to maintain, and it can only be done if we have the best educated and the best trained citizens.