"I've been told that my speeches are too simple. Well, I don't know about that, but I've always believed that if you can't explain something simply, you don't understand it well enough."

"The nine most terrifying words in the English language are: 'I'm from the government, and I'm here to help.'"

"Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement."

"We must never forget that the only real guarantee of lasting peace is the strength and readiness of our defenses."

"We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is to blame rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions."