1905-, American Democratic Politician
In a democracy dissent is an act of faith. Like medicine, the test of its value is not in its taste, but its effects.
J. William Fulbright – [Dissent]


In the long course of history, having people who understand your thought is much greater security than another submarine.
J. William Fulbright – [Understanding]


The citizen who criticizes his country is paying it an implied tribute.
J. William Fulbright – [Patriotism]


We have the power to do any damn fool thing we want to do, and we seem to do it about every ten minutes.
J. William Fulbright – [Congress]