"My dream of politics all my life has been that it is the common business, that it is something we owe to each other to understand and discuss with absolute frankness."

"If you want to make enemies, try to change something."

"The question of armaments, whether on land or sea, is the most immediately and intensely practical question connected with the future fortunes of nations and of mankind."

"The awakening of the people of China to the possibilities under free government is the most significant, if not the most momentous, event of our generation."

"Patriotism is usually stronger than class hatred, and always stronger than internationalism."

"I would support a devolution of power out of Washington for education, health care, transportation."

"Without in any way minimising the economic and psychological blow that people experience when they lose their jobs, the unemployed in affluent countries still have a safety net, in the form of social security payments, and usually free healthcare and free education for their children. They also have sanitation and safe drinking water."

"Dad kept us out of school, but school comes and goes. Family is forever."