"Imagine, a September 11 with weapons of mass destruction. It's not 3,000. It's tens of thousands of innocent men, women and children."

"First rule of politics: you can't win unless you're on the ballot. Second rule: If you run, you may lose. And, if you tie, you do not win."

"Don't necessarily avoid sharp edges. Occasionally they are necessary to leadership."

"In the execution of Presidential decisions work to be true to his views, in fact and tone."

"The law always limits every power it gives."

"If there is to be peace in our industrial life let the employer recognize his obligation to his employees - at least to the degree set forth in existing statutes."

"I know my country has not perfected itself. At times, we've struggled to keep the promise of liberty and equality for all of our people. We've made our share of mistakes, and there are times when our actions around the world have not lived up to our best intentions."

"Loss of hope rather than loss of life is what decides the issues of war. But helplessness induces hopelessness."