"My father was a farmer. My mother was a farmer's wife. And I'm a farmer's son. And I'm proud of it."

"I would rather have peace in the world than be President."

"If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog."

"I don't think I ever really wanted to be President. I think it chose me."

"I don't want any of you to be afraid to tell me what you think, even if it is not what I want to hear. If you don't tell me, I won't know."