"The only thing that saves us from the bureaucracy is its inefficiency."

"Geography has made us neighbors. History has made us friends. Economics has made us partners. And necessity has made us allies. Those whom God has so joined together, let no man put asunder."

"The future promise of any nation can be measured by the present prospects of its youth."

"We are going to the moon, not because it is easy, but because it is hard."

"I'm not a natural politician. I don't enjoy shaking hands and making small talk. I'd much rather be reading a good book."