Theodore C. Sorensen

If we can but tear the blindfold of self-deception from our eyes and loosen the gag of self-denial from our voices, we…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

I'm simply saying that there are advantages in sending a skilled diplomat who can always say, 'I'll get back to you on…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

We have convinced over one billlion members of the Islamic faith that we are prejudiced against their religion, that we would deny…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

Our surest protection against assault from abroad has been not all our guards, gates and guns, or even our two oceans, but…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

The ambassador was never present, but his presence was never absent.

— Theodore C. Sorensen

We need not renounce the use of conventional force. We will be ready to repel any clear and present danger that poses…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

Public opinion rarely considers the needs of the next generation or the history of the last. It is frequently hampered by myths…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

I came from Nebraska, a very middle class family with a progressive father.

— Theodore C. Sorensen

Number one, that it is smart to communicate and negotiate with your enemy instead of just waging war with bombs and weapons…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

We will be safer from terrorist attack only when we have earned the respect of all other nations instead of their fear,…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

I believe in an America in which the fruits of productivity and prosperity are shared by all, by workers as well as…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

With the help of dedicated Americans from our party, every party, and no party at all, I intend to mount that stairway…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

Al Gore is not just whistling in the wind. Global warming is for real. Every scientist knows that now, and we are…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

We will always apply the same principles of collective security, prudent caution, and superior weaponry that enabled us to peacefully prevail in…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

Now people all across America are starting to believe in America again. We are coming back, back to the heights of greatness,…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

We have contingency plans for war, but none for peace.

— Theodore C. Sorensen

We remain essentially a nation under siege.

— Theodore C. Sorensen

“Mr. Nixon, he was fond of recalling aloud, shook his finger in Khrushchev’s face in their famous “kitchen debate” and proclaimed, “You…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

The good news, to relieve all this gloom, is that a democracy is inherently self-correcting. Here, the people are sovereign. Inept political…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

I think Democrats made a mistake running away from liberalism. Liberalism, uh, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John and Robert Kennedy - that's…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

Above all, we shall wage no more unilateral, ill-planned, ill-considered, and ill-prepared invasions of foreign countries that pose no actual threat to…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

We have treated our most serious adversaries, such as Iran and North Korea, in the most juvenile manner - by giving them…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

The damage done to this country by its own misconduct in the last few months and years, to its very heart and…

— Theodore C. Sorensen

Military strength in reserve is better than military strength being reigned upon the other side including all of its innocent civilians.

— Theodore C. Sorensen

We shall listen, not lecture; learn, not threaten. We will enhance our safety by earning the respect of others and showing respect…

— Theodore C. Sorensen