"Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education."

"We shall not be content until all Americans have a decent standard of living."

"We must be prepared to make every sacrifice necessary to preserve our civilization."

"We have new problems, new conditions, new methods. The old formula, 'let nature take its course,' is not good enough. We must be prepared to use the instruments of government to meet the new condition…"

"I am a Democrat, but I am not a partisan. I am an American."