Pastoral Resources

Politicians have limited power. They can't impose morality on themselves. How can they impose it on the country?

We've made some mistakes in this country in times past - the Korean conflict proceeding that, some say proceeding the Persian Gulf War, where we were ambiguous as to what we would do.

But obviously, we can't afford to make some bad long-term decisions with regard to basic commitments our country has - trade those away for some short-term assistance that may or may not be there a month from now.

There has been no appreciable improvement in our country's ability to produce the kind of talent we need in this space. There have been some small initiatives around the country that have been noteworthy.

You carry your country with you, it's part of your baggage.

Our country has had a hard time learning that lesson with energy.

When it comes to helping make the country strong, we in Congress have an important role to play.

I am particularly disturbed that our country is the largest financial supporter of an organization that not only wastes a lot of our money but also seems to be increasingly anti-American in its policies and conduct.

As Members of Congress, we swear an oath to uphold the United States Constitution. It means something to be an American because we believe in our country, we believe in our people, and we believe in our constitution.

The same tools we need to use to keep this country safe by bringing terrorists to justice, because I guarantee you, if they have the opportunity and the means, they will take American lives.

But in those days - in the mid-'50s, early '60s - there was less than 300 radio stations that were playing country music and a lot of that wasn't full time.

Shakespeare fascinated me. He hardly ever left the country. His imagination was worldwide though reading.

No protracted war can fail to endanger the freedom of a democratic country.

In no other country in the world is the love of property keener or more alert than in the United States, and nowhere else does the majority display less inclination toward doctrines which in any way threaten the way property is owned.

I know of no country in which there is so little independence of mind and real freedom of discussion as in America.

Each had defended his own country; the Germans Germany, the Frenchmen France; they had done their duty.

By the time I was in sixth grade I could bound every country in the world from memory.

Ninety eight percent of the adults in this country are decent, hardworking, honest Americans. It's the other lousy two percent that get all the publicity. But then, we elected them.

I very much regret, in appearing before you at your request, to address you on the present state of the country, and the prospect before us, that I can bring you no good tidings.

When I competed, it was for honor and country. It was a privilege to be a part of the U.S. team.