“We in the United States believe in the protection of minorities; we recognize the contributions that they can make and the leadership that they can provide; and we do not believe that any people - whether majority or minority, or individual human beings - are 'expendable' in the cause of theory or of policy.”
Robert Kennedy“Always do what you're afraid to do"-Robert F. Kennedy”
Evan Thomas, Robert Kennedy: His Life“Robert Kennedy was inspired to take on organized crime by watching the landmark movie On the Waterfront.”
David Talbot, Brothers: The Hidden History of the Kennedy Years“It is not enough to understand, or to see clearly. The future will be shaped in the arena of human activity, by those willing to commit their minds and their bodies to the task.”
Robert Kennedy“Ultimately, America's answer to the intolerant man is diversity, the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.”
Robert Kennedy“America's answer to the intolerant man is diversity - the very diversity which our heritage of religious freedom has inspired.”
Robert Kennedy“I can understand the Chinese Wall: it was built as a defense against marauders. But a wall such as that in Berlin, built to prevent people from seeking freedom, is almost beyond comprehension.”
Robert Kennedy“Those who challenge the law in one or another of its aspects weaken the whole legal structure of society. For one man to disobey a law he does not like is to invite others to disobey another law which he may regard as indispensable to his own livelihood - or life.”
Robert Kennedy“Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on.”
Robert Kennedy“No one needs to tell me about the importance of the free press in a democratic society or about the essential role a newspaper can play in its community.”
Robert Kennedy“Progress is a nice word. But change is its motivator. And change has its enemies.”
Robert Kennedy