The good news, to relieve all this gloom, is that a democracy is inherently self-correcting. Here, the people are sovereign. Inept political leaders can be replaced. Foolish policies can be changed. Disastrous mistakes can be reversed. — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
I think Democrats made a mistake running away from liberalism. Liberalism, uh, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John and Robert Kennedy - that's what the Democratic party ought to reach for. — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
If we can but tear the blindfold of self-deception from our eyes and loosen the gag of self-denial from our voices, we can restore… — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
I'm simply saying that there are advantages in sending a skilled diplomat who can always say, 'I'll get back to you on that, Mr.… — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
We have convinced over one billlion members of the Islamic faith that we are prejudiced against their religion, that we would deny them freedom… — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
Our surest protection against assault from abroad has been not all our guards, gates and guns, or even our two oceans, but our essential… — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
The ambassador was never present, but his presence was never absent. — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
We need not renounce the use of conventional force. We will be ready to repel any clear and present danger that poses a genuine… — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
Public opinion rarely considers the needs of the next generation or the history of the last. It is frequently hampered by myths and misinformation,… — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
I came from Nebraska, a very middle class family with a progressive father. — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
Number one, that it is smart to communicate and negotiate with your enemy instead of just waging war with bombs and weapons of mass… — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
We will be safer from terrorist attack only when we have earned the respect of all other nations instead of their fear, respect for… — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
I believe in an America in which the fruits of productivity and prosperity are shared by all, by workers as well as owners, by… — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
With the help of dedicated Americans from our party, every party, and no party at all, I intend to mount that stairway to preach… — Theodore C. Sorensen Copy Share Image
