James H. Douglas, Jr. Quotes

United States, Lawyer
March 11, 1899 – February, 24, 1988.

James Henderson Douglas Jr. (March 11, 1899 – February 24, 1988) was a lawyer and senior-level official in the United States Government. He was Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, serving under both President Herbert Hoover and President Franklin Roosevelt. During the Eisenhower Administration, he served in the United States Department of Defense as Secretary of the Air Force and Deputy Secretary of Defense.

So I come before you with a budget that is honest in its discussion of our challenges, creative in its possible solutions, compassionate in its commitment to our most vulnerable, and balanced on the bottom line.

James H. Douglas, Jr.
- Commitment
We all want peace. Unfortunately, there are times when peace must be defended by fighting terror and tyranny.

James H. Douglas, Jr.
- Peace
- Fighting

A good job is more than just a paycheck. A good job fosters independence and discipline, and contributes to the health of the community. A good job is a means to provide for the health and welfare of your family, to own a home, and save for retirement.

James H. Douglas, Jr.
- Good
- Family
- Home
Our deep respect for the land and its harvest is the legacy of generations of farmers who put food on our tables, preserved our landscape, and inspired us with a powerful work ethic.

James H. Douglas, Jr.
- Work
- Food
- Respect
Everyone, young and old, must have access to the knowledge and skills to participate in the evolving economy.

James H. Douglas, Jr.
- Knowledge
Our forbears worked hard this difficult land, and their reward was the freedom and independence of self-sufficiency.

James H. Douglas, Jr.
- Freedom
By virtue of my traditions, and my community, I worked hard to ensure that I was accepted as part of the traditional family of America.

James H. Douglas, Jr.
- Family
- America
- Community
I am often reminded that the wellspring of Vermont liberty flows from Main Street, not State Street.

James H. Douglas, Jr.