We need not renounce the use of conventional force. We will be ready to repel any clear and present danger that poses a genuine threat to our national security and survival. Theodore C. Sorensen clearconventionaldanger Change image and share on social
I think he's informing himself, reaching out and getting ideas and information and advice. I haven't the slightest doubt that internally taking shape in that marvelous brain of his is a philosophy of foreign affairs. But it would be premature to say that one is fully formed. Theodore C. Sorensen adviceaffairbrain share on social
We will always apply the same principles of collective security, prudent caution, and superior weaponry that enabled us to peacefully prevail in the long cold war against the Soviet Union. Theodore C. Sorensen applycautioncold 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
Our surest protection against assault from abroad has been not all our guards, gates and guns, or even our two oceans, but our essential goodness as a people. Our richest asset has been not our material wealth but our values. Theodore C. Sorensen abroadassaultasset 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
Military strength in reserve is better than military strength being reigned upon the other side including all of its innocent civilians. Theodore C. Sorensen civilianincludeinnocent 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
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
Now people all across America are starting to believe in America again. We are coming back, back to the heights of greatness, back to America's proud role as a temple of justice and a champion of peace. Theodore C. Sorensen americabackchampion share on social
