"That word is 'first.'"
"Let us hope that it will not require the launching of Russia's first reconnaissance satellite peering down on every part of the Nation like a daily fleet of U-2 planes."
"It carries the shield of democracy and it honors the sword of freedom."
"Peace in the Middle East is not one step nearer reality today than it was 8 years ago - but Russian influence is immeasurably greater."
"For the first time in the history of the United States an enemy stands poised at the throat of the United States."
"I believe that there can be only one possible defense policy for the United States."
"It all can be done."
"The harsh facts of the matter are that our security and leadership are both slipping away from us."
"Israel is here to stay."
"What is needed now is leadership - impartial but firm, deliberate but bold - leadership instead of rhetoric."
"The present state of tensions serves only the worst interests of Arab and Israeli alike."
"I propose that the new President reaffirm our sincere friendship for all the peoples of the Middle East, whatever their religion or race or politics."