The qualities of a great man are vision, integrity, courage, understanding, the power of articulation, and profundity of character.

The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office.

Politics is a profession; a serious, complicated and, in its true sense, a noble one.

The history of free men is never really written by chance but by choice - their choice

I don't attempt to be a poker player before this crowd.

Our real problem, then, is not our strength today; it is rather the vital necessity of action today to ensure our strength tomorrow