"I don't think a woman should be in politics. They are too emotional. They should be home taking care of their children."

"The greatest part of my life was spent in the hog business. I know all about hogs. And I think I know a good deal about politics, too."

"Any man who has had the job I've had and didn't have a sense of humor wouldn't still be here."

"The atom bomb was a terrible thing, but it saved a million American lives."

"I don't believe in taking chances. I believe in taking calculated risks."