Topic · on the record
Every quote the archive has tagged leadership.
As long as there are people around the world who wish to be free but are not free, as long as there are people around the world who are fighting to maintain their independence, as long as there are people who look to us for leadership, I…
In order that we may compete, we need strong leadership at the top and in my judgment only the President of the United States can provide that leadership.
I believe the responsibilities which the next President and the next administration will bear are as great as any in our history.
I am delighted to be here, and I am extremely proud that our distinguished former President, President Truman, who has laid the issues out.
Lyndon Johnson and I run for the office of President and Vice President recognizing that this is a difficult and trying time for us all, that it calls for the best in the American Republic, the best spirit, the best determination, the…
But if, on the other hand, I should win the election, then I shall devote every effort of mind and spirit to fulfilling the oath of the Presidency.
I do not run for the Presidency because it is an easy job.
I think here in San Diego we can lead the Democratic tide.
This is a trying time in the life of our country, but I think in a very real sense if we do our job here, the future can belong to us.
I don't run for the office of the Presidency promising that if I am elected that life will be easy, but I do run for the office of the Presidency with the greatest possible confidence in this country.
I ask you to join me in this campaign with a full recognition of all opportunities to rebuild our strength, rebuild our prestige, maintain our security, and maintain ourselves as the leaders of the free world.
They stand today on the razoredge of decision.
I think they should look to us again.
I don't run for the office of the Presidency promising that if I am elected life is going to be easy.
The morale would have to be awfully weak, serving in the service, to weaken it still further.
I campaign for the office of the Presidency in a very difficult and dangerous time in the life of our country.
I can assure you that while I do not promise an easy future, I can promise you that the United States will move again.