Carl Albert

“We cannot let this country be torn apart.”

“I always tried to be a conciliator.”

“I'm not for impeachment. I think it would be a terrible thing. But if it does come to that, I'll preside and I'll preside fairly.”

“The legislative branch has been weakened relative to the executive. The pendulum has swung too far.”

“I don't think any of us has the right to prejudice another person. That is the message of the Bible and the Constitution, and it is the cornerstone of our democracy.”