Dwight D. Eisenhower Quotes

Terrorist attacks can shake the foundations of our biggest buildings, but they cannot touch the foundations of America.

No nation can be free unless it is strong enough and active enough to control, whenever necessary, every private individual or group whose action affects the general welfare

I live free of fear and full of hope.

This is an election of hope. It is bringing a new trust. These elections will give new strength to the nation.

By helping readers understand these mechanics, I hope they will appreciate why freedom is for everyone, why it is essential for our security and why the free world plays a critically important role in advancing democracy around the globe.

Our values and way of life will prevail - terrorism will not.

Hundreds of thousands of American servicemen and women are deployed across the world in the war on terror. By bringing hope to the oppressed, and delivering justice to the violent, they are making America more secure.

Fear is real, but so is love.

All those who seek to destroy the liberties of a democratic nation ought to know that war is the surest and shortest means to accomplish it.

Amidst the confusion of the times, the conflicts of conscience, and the turmoil of daily living, an abiding faith becomes an anchor to our lives.

Some in my party threaten to send a message that they don't know a just war when they see it, and more broadly that they're not prepared to use our military strength to protect our security and the cause of freedom.

Fear clogs; faith liberates.

I tremble for my country when I hear of confidence expressed in me. I know too well my weakness, that our only hope is in God.

Ultimately we know deeply that the other side of every fear is freedom.

Let there be no doubt: the state of our union is strong - stronger than the terrorists who seek to harm us and stronger than the challenges that confront us. At the same time, we know that our union can be stronger still.

If I am elected President of these United States, I will work with all my energy and soul to restore that America, to lift our eyes to a better future. That future is our destiny. That future is out there. It is waiting for us. Our children deserve it, our nation depends upon it, the peace and freedom of the world require it.

At what point then is the approach of danger to be expected? I answer, if it ever reach us, it must spring up amongst us. It cannot come from abroad. If destruction be our lot, we must ourselves be its author and finisher. As a nation of freemen, we must live through all time, or die by suicide.

As the war on terror continues, Americans must honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for the protection of this nation and the hope of peace.

There are no guarantees. From the viewpoint of fear, none are strong enough. From the viewpoint of love, none are necessary.

An America that inspires hope in its ideals must complement an America that inspires awe in its strength.

Today the Turkish nation is called on to defend its capacity for civilization, its right to life and independence – its entire future.

The strength of a nation depends in a great measure upon its wealth …

The chief threats to security come from failed states.

Our Nation can be strong abroad only if it is strong at home. And we know that the best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation.

Only a United States that is strong and immensely productive can help defend freedom in our world