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 adversarybargaingive share on social
I believe in an America in which the fruits of productivity and prosperity are shared by all, by workers as well as owners, by those at the bottom as well as those at the top; an America in which the sacrifices required by national security are shared by all, by profiteers in the back offices as well as volunteers on the front lines. Theodore C. Sorensen americabackbottom share on social
Military strength in reserve is better than military strength being reigned upon the other side including all of its innocent civilians. Theodore C. Sorensen civilianincludeinnocent Change image and share on social
Al Gore is not just whistling in the wind. Global warming is for real. Every scientist knows that now, and we are on our way to the destruction of every species on earth, if we don't pay attention and reverse our course. Theodore C. Sorensen attentiondestructionearth share on social
We will be safer from terrorist attack only when we have earned the respect of all other nations instead of their fear, respect for our values and not merely our weapons. Theodore C. Sorensen attackearnfear Change image and share on social
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 changecorrectdemocracy share on social
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. Minister'. Theodore C. Sorensen advantagebackdiplomat Change image and share on social
We remain essentially a nation under siege. Theodore C. Sorensen essentiallynationremain Change image and share on social
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 our country to greatness. Theodore C. Sorensen blindfoldcountrydeception Change image and share on social
Presidential candidates don't chew gum. Theodore C. Sorensen candidatechewgum Change image and share on social