"But we were unwilling to take a bill which provided only token improvements in the law."
"It is inconceivable to me that anyone could oppose these measures."
"But, we have just begun to fight."
"How may we create a more perfect world community and expand the limits on our present capacity to help our fellow men?"
"I pray that as American Jews gather in their houses of worship during their holy season to seek an understanding of God's purpose in their lives and awaken from self-preoccupation, they may see the be..."
"Our Nation has been uniquely blessed in the rich and creative diversity of its religious traditions."
"It carries the shield of democracy and it honors the sword of freedom."
"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."
"We must be willing to devote our national energies to demonstrating in every form of human endeavor we are second to none, that we are first and will continue to be first regardless of what challenges..."
"What is needed now is leadership - impartial but firm, deliberate but bold - leadership instead of rhetoric."
"and we are going to need effective leadership in the White House to achieve our goal."