"The most important thing is to avoid war. Everything else is secondary."

"We cannot build socialism with empty stomachs."

"We are experiencing a decisive moment, a turning point in the history of our country, and perhaps in the history of the world."

"Democracy is not merely a matter of procedures and institutions. It is a way of life, a way of thinking, a way of feeling."

"The world needs trust. Without trust, there can be no peace."