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

I see no reason why government should not be honest when the American people are honest.

The distribution of health care is grossly unfair, inequitable and the emphasis on prevention of diseases is much less than it was 40 or 45 years ago.

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

I want to talk to you about some tough decisions.

International terrorism must be stopped once and for all!

I would never again see our country become militarily involved in the internal affairs of another country unless our own security was directly threatened.

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

The leadership has got to come from the White House.

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

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

Under Nixon, who was a relatively strong President, the Congress cut back his budgets $20 billion.