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• "Never negotiate out of fear, but never fear to negotiate."
• "A man does what he must - in spite of personal consequences, in spite of obstacles and dangers and pressures - and that is the basis of all human morality."
• "A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives on."
• "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."
• "America has tossed its cap over the wall of space."
• "And so, my fellow Americans, ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country."
• "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."
• "Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men."
• "Do you realize the responsibility I carry? I'm the only person between Nixon and the White House."
• "I am not the Catholic candidate for President. I am the Democratic Party's candidate for President, who happens also to be a Catholic."
• "I don't think the intelligence reports are all that hot. Some days I get more out of the New York Times."
• "I hope that no American will waste his franchise and throw away his vote by voting either for me or against me solely on account of my religious affiliation. It is not relevant."
• "I think 'Hail to the Chief' has a nice ring to it."
• "I'm an idealist without illusions."
• "It is an unfortunate fact that we can secure peace only by preparing for war."
• "Khrushchev reminds me of the tiger hunter who has picked a place on the wall to hang the tiger's skin long before he has caught the tiger. This tiger has other ideas."