Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.

Quote by Barry Goldwater

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I think every good Christian ought to kick Falwell right in the ass.

I think every good Christian ought to kick Falwell right in the ass.

Nixon was the most dishonest individual I have ever met in my life. He lied...

Nixon was the most dishonest individual I have ever met in my life. He lied...

If everybody in this town connected with politics had to leave town because of chasing...

If everybody in this town connected with politics had to leave town because of chasing...

Hubert Humphrey talks so fast that listening to him is like trying to read Playboy...

Hubert Humphrey talks so fast that listening to him is like trying to read Playboy...

Where is the politician who has not promised to fight to the death for lower...

Where is the politician who has not promised to fight to the death for lower...

You don't have to be straight to be in the military; you just have to...

You don't have to be straight to be in the military; you just have to...

To disagree, one doesn't have to be disagreeable.

To disagree, one doesn't have to be disagreeable.

Equality, rightly understood as our founding fathers understood it, leads to liberty and to the...

Equality, rightly understood as our founding fathers understood it, leads to liberty and to the...

I could have ended the war in a month. I could have made North Vietnam...

I could have ended the war in a month. I could have made North Vietnam...

I will offer a choice, not an echo.

I will offer a choice, not an echo.

I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And...

I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And...

Remember that a government big enough to give you everything you want is also big...

Remember that a government big enough to give you everything you want is also big...

It's a great country, where anybody can grow up to be president... except me.

It's a great country, where anybody can grow up to be president... except me.

When I'm not a politician, I'll be dead.

When I'm not a politician, I'll be dead.

The income tax created more criminals than any other single act of government.

The income tax created more criminals than any other single act of government.

I think any man in business would be foolish to fool around with his secretary....

I think any man in business would be foolish to fool around with his secretary....

You've got to forget about this civilian. Whenever you drop bombs, you're going to hit...

You've got to forget about this civilian. Whenever you drop bombs, you're going to hit...

If you don't mind smelling like peanut butter for two or three days, peanut butter...

If you don't mind smelling like peanut butter for two or three days, peanut butter...

Where is the politician who has not promised to fight to the death for lower...

Where is the politician who has not promised to fight to the death for lower...

You don't need to be straight to fight and die for your country. You just...

You don't need to be straight to fight and die for your country. You just...