I would rather have a good man as President than a great man.
US President, atomic bomb decision
I would rather have a good man as President than a great man.
US President, atomic bomb decision
Attributed, suggesting character over charisma.
1950s
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"I hope that when I die, I'll go to hell, so I can give the devil a piece of my mind."
Shocking"The United States was not built on fear. It was built on courage, imagination and an unbeatable determination to do the job at hand."
Humorous"The greatest honor that can be paid to a man is to be called a good American."
Controversial"The greatest part of all the Presidential troubles are the people who claim that they are the President's friends."
Humorous"I've made some mistakes, but I've always tried to do what's right for the country."
Controversial