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

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

Congress as a body suffers in public opinion polls because there is no clear voice to defend congressional action.

I want them to know that we represent the same people.

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 believe in patriotism.

I believe we need to address the needs of veterans, especially of Vietnam veterans, with sympathetic and active leadership.

I would like to hope that my so-called honeymoon with Congress could extend throughout my term.

I have to admit that my own opinion is that the shift has not been ill-advised.

I see abortions as evidence of a failure to prevent unwanted pregnancies.

I would like to see it decentralized.

We must bind up our wounds.

I believe that the government ought to be open, and that those locked doors ought to be broken down.

Presidents, governors, and Members of Congress can't decide what kind of educational programs a young person is going to choose.

I don't think government ought to do anything to encourage abortions, and I think we ought to have a nationwide effort... for those who believe in their use, family planning programs, better adoptive procedures.

I would probably continue the annual prayer breakfast which has become historically accepted.

Character and integrity are important, but leadership capabilities and a closeness to the people and the comprehension of what our people need are two additional component parts.

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

I intend to be your next President.

I believe that Presidents Nixon and Ford both have perhaps deliberately severed the normal relationships with Congress.

There is no question, for me, to organize clandestine operations in those countries to overthrow their government.

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

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

I want to share some of those thoughts with you today, and I want to say at the outset that my mood is one of confidence and optimism.

I think the basic issue in this campaign is going to be whether we want government that looks confidently to the future, or government that clings fearfully to the past.