I have told friends and supporters who are urging me to run that I would not oppose President Johnson under any foreseeable circumstances. Robert Kennedy circumstanceforeseeablefriend Change image and share on social
Ultimately, Communism must be defeated by progressive political programs which wipe out the poverty, misery, and discontent on which it thrives. Robert Kennedy communismdefeatdiscontent Change image and share on social
I do not run for the presidency merely to oppose any man, but to propose new policies. I run because I am convinced that this country is on a perilous course and because I have such strong feelings about what must be done, and I feel that I'm obliged to do all I can. Robert Kennedy convincecountryfeel share on social
The fact that free men persist in the search for the truth is the essential difference between Communism and Democracy. Robert Kennedy communismdemocracydifference Change image and share on social
Where aspirations outstrip opportunities, law-abiding society becomes the victim. Attitudes of contempt toward the law are forged in this crucible and form the inner core of the beliefs of organized adult crime. Robert Kennedy abideadultaspiration share on social
Few will have the greatness to bend history itself; but each of us can work to change a small portion of events, and in the total; of all those acts will be written the history of this generation. Robert Kennedy actbendchange Change image and share on social
We in the United States believe in the protection of minorities; we recognize the contributions that they can make and the leadership that they can provide; and we do not believe that any people - whether majority or minority, or individual human beings - are 'expendable' in the cause of theory or of policy. Robert Kennedy beingcontributionexpendable share on social
It is not enough to understand, or to see clearly. The future will be shaped in the arena of human activity, by those willing to commit their minds and their bodies to the task. Robert Kennedy activityarenabody Change image and share on social
A high standard of living cannot remain the exclusive possession of the West - and the sooner we can help other peoples to develop their resources, raise their living standards, and strengthen their national independence, the safer the world will be for us all. Robert Kennedy developexclusivehigh share on social
Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. Robert Kennedy achievedarefail Change image and share on social