Theodore C. Sorensen Quotes

A collection of quotes by Theodore C. Sorensen.

Theodore C. Sorensen was an American lawyer, writer, and political advisor. Born on May 8, 1928, he is best known for serving as a close adviser to President John F. Kennedy. Sorensen played a key role in shaping Kennedy's speeches, including the famous inaugural address. He also contributed to significant policy decisions during the Kennedy administration. Sorensen's intellectual and strategic contributions were highly regarded, earning him the reputation as Kennedy's "intellectual blood bank." He remained active in public service, speaking and writing on legal and political issues until his death on October 31, 2010.

We will be safer from terrorist attack only when we have ear

We will be safer from terrorist attack only when we have earned the respect of all other nations instead of their fear, respect for our values and not merely our weapons.

Theodore C. Sorensen

Fear

We have treated our most serious adversaries, such as Iran a

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.

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Leadership

With the help of dedicated Americans from our party, every p

With the help of dedicated Americans from our party, every party, and no party at all, I intend to mount that stairway to preach peace for our nation and world.

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Peace

We shall listen, not lecture learn, not threaten. We will en

We shall listen, not lecture learn, not threaten. We will enhance our safety by earning the respect of others and showing respect for them. In short, our foreign policy will rest on the traditional American values of restraint and empathy, not on military might.

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Respect

We have convinced over one billion members of the Islamic fa

We have convinced over one billion members of the Islamic faith that we are prejudiced against their religion, that we would deny them freedom of religion, that we want suppress their culture and invade their governments.

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Faith

Now people all across America are starting to believe in Ame

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.

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Peace

Military strength in reserve is better than military strengt

Military strength in reserve is better than military strength being reigned upon the other side including all of its innocent civilians.

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Strength