The very word 'secrecy' is repugnant in a free and open society; and we are as a people inherently and historically opposed to secret societies, to secret oaths, and to secret proceedings.

Quote by John F Kennedy

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Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.

Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.

Et every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay...

Et every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay...

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...

In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the...

In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the...

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...

I think 'Hail to the Chief' has a nice ring to it.

I think 'Hail to the Chief' has a nice ring to it.

I am not the Catholic candidate for President. I am the Democratic Partys candidate for...

I am not the Catholic candidate for President. I am the Democratic Partys candidate for...

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

Efforts and courage are not enough without purpose and direction.

When written in Chinese, the word crisis is composed of two characters. One represents danger...

When written in Chinese, the word crisis is composed of two characters. One represents danger...

A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in...

A nation that is afraid to let its people judge the truth and falsehood in...

I am not the Catholic candidate for President. I am the Democratic Party's candidate for...

I am not the Catholic candidate for President. I am the Democratic Party's candidate for...

Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this planet. We all breathe...

Our most basic common link is that we all inhabit this planet. We all breathe...

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not...

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not...

Unconditional war can no longer lead to unconditional victory. It can no longer serve to...

Unconditional war can no longer lead to unconditional victory. It can no longer serve to...

Once you say you're going to settle for second, that's what happens to you in...

Once you say you're going to settle for second, that's what happens to you in...

A nation which has forgotten the quality of courage which in the past has been...

A nation which has forgotten the quality of courage which in the past has been...

When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows...

When power leads man toward arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows...

Do you realize the responsibility I carry? Im the only person standing between Richard Nixon...

Do you realize the responsibility I carry? Im the only person standing between Richard Nixon...

Managing an advertising agency isn't all beer and skittles. After fourteen years of it, I...

Managing an advertising agency isn't all beer and skittles. After fourteen years of it, I...

We're in a fight for our principles and our first responsibility is to live by...

We're in a fight for our principles and our first responsibility is to live by...

I dont take a dime of their [lobbyist] money, and when I am president, they...

I dont take a dime of their [lobbyist] money, and when I am president, they...