The basis of effective government is public confidence, and that confidence is endangered when ethical standards falter or appear to falter

Quote by John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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I don't think the intelligence reports are all that hot. Some days I get more...

I don't think the intelligence reports are all that hot. Some days I get more...

The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one...

The cost of freedom is always high, but Americans have always paid it. And one...

To exclude from positions of trust and command all those below the age of 44...

To exclude from positions of trust and command all those below the age of 44...

If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to...

If this nation is to be wise as well as strong, if we are to...

If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world...

If we cannot now end our differences, at least we can help make the world...

Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan.

Victory has a thousand fathers, but defeat is an orphan.

Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.

Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, we shall pay any...

Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, we shall pay any...

My experience in government is that when things are non-controversial and beautifully coordinated, there is...

My experience in government is that when things are non-controversial and beautifully coordinated, there is...

We must use time as a tool not as a couch

We must use time as a tool not as a couch

True happiness is the full use of your powers along lines of excellence in a...

True happiness is the full use of your powers along lines of excellence in a...

I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we,...

I am certain that after the dust of centuries has passed over our cities, we,...

Mothers all want their sons to grow up to be President, but they don't want...

Mothers all want their sons to grow up to be President, but they don't want...

I am sorry to say that there is too much point to the wisecrack that...

I am sorry to say that there is too much point to the wisecrack that...

This Nation was founded by men of many nations and backgrounds. It was founded on...

This Nation was founded by men of many nations and backgrounds. It was founded on...

The best road to progress is freedom's road.

The best road to progress is freedom's road.

Sometimes party loyalty asks too much

Sometimes party loyalty asks too much

There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less...

There are risks and costs to a program of action, but they are far less...

Deliberation is the work of many men. Action, of one alone

Deliberation is the work of many men. Action, of one alone

The most solid comfort one can fall back upon is the thought that the business...

The most solid comfort one can fall back upon is the thought that the business...