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
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 came from Nebraska, a very middle class family with a progressive father. Theodore C. Sorensen classfamilyfather Change image and 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
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
Above all, we shall wage no more unilateral, ill-planned, ill-considered, and ill-prepared invasions of foreign countries that pose no actual threat to our security. Theodore C. Sorensen actualconsidercountry Change image and share on social
We remain essentially a nation under siege. Theodore C. Sorensen essentiallynationremain Change image and share on social
I think Democrats made a mistake running away from liberalism. Liberalism, uh, Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John and Robert Kennedy - that's what the Democratic party ought to reach for. Theodore C. Sorensen democratdemocraticfranklin 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