History teaches us that almost every discovery or invention designed to make our lives a little better can, in the wrong hands, become an instrument of tragedy and suffering.

The ancient soil of Europe bears constant, visible evidence of the carnage that war inevitably brings.

I would say the most emotional day was yesterday with the visit to Normandy.

Although the first Federal forester had been hired just 100 years ago in 1876, it was the establishment of the forest reserves in 1891 which sped the development and practice of professional scientific forestry.

Thank God that war is history

Nineteen hundred seventy-two has been a year of more achievement for peace than any year since the end of World War II.

My answer is this: My study of history convinces me that the details can make the difference.

Wild horses and burros merit man's protection historically--for they are a living link with the days of the conquistadors.

In 1971 let us recall the framework of freedom that we established in 1791.

There has been more progress than in any comparable time in the whole history of that country.

But far more important for the future is the fact that Spain, a country with a very proud and glorious past, is now moving into an era of great progress for the future.

We have not yet ended the war in Vietnam.

South Carolina has lost one of the most distinguished men in her history

Exactly 175 years ago today America sent another light out into the world.

Few documents in all the history of freedom have ever so illuminated the paths of men.

Since the dawn of civilization, man has been the unwilling pawn of the forces of his environment.

I think your grandchildren will read in their history books that the 89th Congress passed more legislation for the greatest good for the greatest number than any Congress in the history of this Nation.

I am very glad to be back here visiting again in a State that I helped to bring into being.