These values set the high standards for our Nation's youth.

Discrimination in any form is contrary to the American philosophy of government.

Advocates of the equal rights amendment have always sought full equality for women.

Forty years ago women received the right to vote.

Certain members of the world community think we have gone soft, both as a nation and as individuals.

It is a basic tenet of democracy to grant equal rights to all, regardless of race, creed, color, or sex.

In fact, I believe that more than five debates would be helpful if the record were to be corrected properly.

As a nation that develops its athletes without stimulation from the state, we find pride in our accomplishments.

A national program of physical fitness is as important to our success as a democracy as is a national program for economic growth.

In the difficult years ahead - when our Nation must lead the world to peace - we must not only be strong as a nation, but as individuals.

Only in this way will the American people be able to evaluate the arguments and issues which are raised in the closing days of the campaign.

There should be no 'artificial and arbitrary barriers to employment based on age, race, sex, religion, or national origin.'

I applaud the athletes who, by their personal well being, their athletic conduct, and in their personal life, set the high standard by which our country must be judged.

We can no longer afford to stand still.

I don't believe that there is anything this country cannot do.

Our Nation's athletes have long personified the best values of democratic society: honesty, fairplay, courage, teamwork, physical fitness, and a standard of success based on ability.

Few segments of our society have contributed more to the reinforcement of our traditional values than the men and women of our sports community.

I am a firm believer in the theory that one method of coping with the complex problem of juvenile delinquency is through active participation in athletic competition.

Are we doing enough today? Is our strength and prestige rising?

If you should relent in your opposition to further debates, and I invite you to do so in tonight's debate, I hope your representatives can contact mine to work out one or more dates at the earliest opportunity.

I come over here to Brooklyn in this campaign to ask your help.

I come here tonight as the standard bearer for the Democratic Party and that I do with a sense of responsibility.

It is time this country started to move again.

A political campaign, I think, should be more than just a contest between two men or two political parties.

I ask the support of all those who believe in progressive government, the government that goes to work.