When historians consider the significance of the Berlin crises of the mid-20th century, I do not believe that they will record it as an incident in the encirclement of freedom. The true view, in my judgment, will be to see it rather as a major episode in the recession of communism.

Some men see things as they are, and ask why. I dream of things that never were, and ask why not.

If freedom makes social progress possible, so social progress strengthens and enlarges freedom.

I like to be involved in politics. I like to be involved in government. I've been in politics all my life. I would like to remain in government. I don't think that's so sinister.

People say I am ruthless. I am not ruthless. And if I find the man who is calling me ruthless, I shall destroy him.