Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

"Optimism, I believe, is a capacity for looking toward the future with hope and enthusiasm."

"I declare, if you could provide for the government, through the Bureau of the Budget, a new accounting system, with the utmost expedition and efficiency, it would certainly take you many months before..."

"Through your efforts ours will be a stronger country."

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