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"It is an incalculable added pleasure to any one's sum of happiness if he or she grows to know, even slightly and imperfectly, how to read and enjoy the wonder-book of nature."
"But presidential approval also became a surrogate measure of national unity and patriotism."
"An injured friend is the bitterest of foes."
"During my first press conference as president, in answer to a direct question, I pointed out that, as good Marxist-Leninists, the Soviet leaders have openly and publicly declared that the only morality they recognize is that which will further their cause, which is world revolution."
"Sooner or later, I need to begin to do what any candidate does in a presidential race; I need to begin to win."
"I had hoped that the current presidential campaign debates might educate the public as to what is really involved in the ongoing controversy over campaign financing."
"A pen is certainly an excellent instrument to fix a man's attention and to inflame his ambition."
"Our alliance is born, not of fear, but of hope. It is an alliance that advances what we are for, as well as opposes what we are against."
"In serving his vision of the truth, the artist best serves his nation."
"You have to exercise, or at some point you'll just break down."
"Presidential elections always turn on personalities, they turn on how campaigns are run, they turn on natural desires for change."
"[America] will stand steadfast with Israel in pursuit of security and a lasting peace."
"All that harms labor is treason to America."
"In regard to this Great Book, I have but to say, it is the best gift God has given to man."
"That I am not a member of any Christian Church, is true; but I have never denied the truth of the Scriptures; and I have never spoken with intentional disrepect of religion in general, or of any denomination of Christians in particular."
"I am glad to see that a system of labor prevails under which laborers can strike when they want to."
"Unlike presidential administrations, problems rarely have terminal dates."
"On Election Day, Ralph Nader will appear on the presidential ballot in only 45 states. Yeah, Nader said, this is really disappointing, I wanted to embarrass myself in all 50 states. That was the plan."
"Lately even the harshest critics of President Bush have been forced to admit maybe he's right about freedom's march around the globe. What if we are watching an example of presidential leadership that will be taught in American schools for generations to come? It's an idea gaining more currency."
"A good character carries with it the highest power of causing a thing to be believed."
