"We are today observing the anniversary of an event which ranks with the most important in our history."
"For today our whole economy turns and depends upon the commerce of the world through such ports as this."
"By the way, John Wisdom told me on the way out here that there was a Mayor and three councilmen of a little town somewhere elected in Louisiana."
"A tough one is never won by a long face."
"That daring, typically American, has been justified in rare measure."
"Here, in the Port of New Orleans, we see reflected America's strength, her vitality, her confidence, her irrepressible desire for improvement, her magnificent ability to meet resourcefully the demands..."
"Well then, I assure you, that kind of help, as much as I can give, will always be there."
"The Republican Party is not of any particular use because it has a nice-sounding name."
"The Louisiana Purchase effectively doubled the area of our young nation, brought this country unimagined wealth, and gave us strength and international influence beyond the dreams of our nation's foun..."
"Well, it looks to me like there is one here."
"So among other things, keep a grin on your face."
"It was, for the United States, an act of peace."