The name of Atatürk brings to mind the historic accomplishments of one of the great men of this century, his inspired leadership of the Turkish peopl… - John F. Kennedy

Ninety years from now I have no doubt that Vanderbilt University will still be fulfilling this mission. It will still uphold learning, encourage public service, and teach respect for the law. It will neither turn its back on proven wisdom or turn its face from newborn challenge. It will still pass on to the youth of our land the full meaning of their rights and their responsibilities. And it will still be teaching the truth — the truth that makes us free and will keep us free.

But while we talk of sharing and building and the competition of ideas, others talk of arms and threaten war. So we have learned to keep our defenses strong--and to cooperate with others in a partnership of self-defense.

If more politicians knew poetry, and more poets knew politics, I am convinced the world would be a little better place in which to live.