John Sherman Cooper Quotes

A collection of quotes by John Sherman Cooper.

John Sherman Cooper was an American politician and diplomat who was born on August 23, 1901, in Somerset, Kentucky. He served as a Republican member of the United States Senate from 1946 to 1949 and again from 1952 to 1955, representing Kentucky. Cooper is known for his adamance and commitment to civil rights and racial equality, being one of the few Southern senators who supported the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Cooper was appointed the United States Ambassador to India in 1955 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower and played a significant role in strengthening US-India relations during his tenure. He later served as Ambassador to East Germany from 1969 to 1971, a time marked by tensions between East and West.

Throughout his career, Cooper gained respect from his colleagues for his fairness, integrity, and willingness to listen to opposing viewpoints. He actively advocated for international peace and served on several international committees, working to promote disarmament and reduce nuclear tensions during the Cold War.

John Sherman Cooper retired from politics in 1973 and spent his later years lecturing and writing on topics such as diplomacy and international relations. He passed away on February 21, 1991, leaving behind a lasting legacy of principled leadership and a dedication to justice and equality.

I must say, to be very honest about it, that I held in my mi

I must say, to be very honest about it, that I held in my mind during the life of the Commission, that there had been three shots and that a separate shot struck Governor Connally.

John Sherman Cooper

Life Mind

We found what we could at that time - the truth. If somebody

We found what we could at that time - the truth. If somebody else can find something else which we didn't find, that, of course, is a duty on their part, as is the truth. It will be the truth.

John Sherman Cooper

Time Truth Duty Thetimes

The intelligence investigation under the leadership of Senat

The intelligence investigation under the leadership of Senator Church, which I know has helped cause this investigation by you, points out that the agencies did not disclose certain facts to us and that certain plots were going on.

John Sherman Cooper

Intelligence

I am very proud to come back, to speak on the disinterested

I am very proud to come back, to speak on the disinterested effort we have made and I believe that, with all due respect, that the decisions we made, when we turned our final report over to President Johnson, will stand in history.

John Sherman Cooper

Respect

I think he Oswald felt he was a failure and for the United S

I think he Oswald felt he was a failure and for the United States and for President Kennedy and all of us. He knew he was a failure at everything he tried, frustrated, with a very sad life, but he was a Marxist.

John Sherman Cooper

Failure