We have treated our most serious adversaries, such as Iran and North Korea, in the most juvenile manner - by giving them the silent treatment. In so doing, we have weakened, not strengthened, our bargaining position and our leadership. — 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
