I think, ladies and gentlemen, that this is the first time I have asked you into an impromptu press conference.

I believe that under the circumstances existing at the time that war began, the war was necessary.

I would say this. Naturally, I am not a lawyer and I don't participate in drawing up the exact language of proposals.

From my viewpoint--maybe it's a simple and naive one--I think he ought to serve out his term.

To talk in the generalities in which they were speaking is not, in itself, a proposal.

It seems to me that I have answered that question so often.

I would prefer not to talk about it at this moment.

To my mind, it is vital, Mr. Brandt.

Opportunities must be accompanied by important responsibilities.

Never for a moment has the United States entertained such a thought.

Your statement with respect to the Secretary of State is not only unwarranted, but is personally offensive to me.

Our first concern must be that our country is secure.

I hope sincerely that you advance your Lieutenant Governor, Mr. Anderson, to the Governor's chair.

I assure you they are doing one thing--they are working day and night for your benefit and mine.

If I am not running the executive part of this Government, then I am the man that is mostly fooled in this Nation.

I have been talking a great deal about the Republican Party as the party of the future.

Let us see whether we can get 100 percent of Americans out.

We are deeply grateful.