"The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men who can dream of things that never were."

"I think this is the most extraordinary collection of talent, of human knowledge, that has ever been gathered together at the White House, with the possible exception of when Thomas Jefferson dined alo…"

"A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in an open market is a nation that is afraid of its people."

"I am not a Catholic candidate for President. I am the Democratic Party's candidate for President, who happens also to be a Catholic."

"I am not the first President to be shot at. I don't intend to be the last."