Military Quotes - Page 54

Now all of us deplore this vast military spending. Yet, in the face of the Soviet attitude, we realize its necessity. Whatever the cost, America will keep itself secure. But in the process we must not, by our own hand, destroy or distort the American system. This we could do by useless overspending. I know one sure way to overspend. That is by overindulging sentimental attachments to outmoded military machines and concepts.

The nations of the world will have to unite for the next war will be an interplanetary war. The nations of Earth must some day make a common front against attack by people from other planets.

Every decision in government is so important, especially when it comes to the military where thousands of people can lose their lives.

Chairman Mao creatively applied Marxism-Leninism to every aspect of the Chinese revolution, and he had creative views on philosophy, political science, military science, literature and art, and so on. Unfortunately, in the evening of his life, particularly during the "Cultural Revolution", he made mistakes - and they were not minor ones - which brought many misfortunes upon our Party, our state and our people.

Before consulting the hotheads who present various military options such as a military invasion: remember, President Reagan, Rambo only exists in the movies.

Peace on this planet will not be forged by military strength. It will be forged by those who come together despite their government's differences.

Does it sound outrageous to you that military spending for fiscal year 2000 will be almost $290 billion and all other domestic discretionary spending, such as education, job training, housing, Amtrak, medical research, environment, Head Start and many other worthwhile programs will total $246 billion, the biggest disparity in modern times ?

Discipline is simply the art of making the soldiers fear their officers more than the enemy.

Blood is the price of victory

I have always regarded the forward edge of the battlefield as the most exclusive club in the world

I heard an Israeli speaking on Palestinian human rights issues, an interesting guy, and he said 'There's no military solution to terrorism. If there were, Israel would be the safest place in the world. But there's no military solution.'

Thus far the chief purpose of our military establishment has been to win wars. From now on its chief purpose must be to avert them. It can have almost no other useful purpose.

Under Syrian law, a journalist is not allowed to report on military matters. This may be wrong or right, but that's just the way it is.

So long as I'm Commander-in-Chief, we will sustain the strongest military the world has ever known. When you take off the uniform, we will serve you as well as you've served us - because no one who fights for this country should have to fight for a job, or a roof over their head, or the care that they need when they come home.

Direct pressure always tends to harden and consolidate the resistance of an opponent.

Computers had their origin in military cryptography-in a sense, every computer game represents the commandeering of a military code-breaking apparatus for purposes of human expression.

Frederick liked to say that three men behind the enemy were worth fifty in front of him.

A force engaged is out of the hand of its commander.

By push of bayonets, no firing until you see the whites in their eyes!

A military leader often faces a situation he has to deal with, but because it is his duty, no court can try him.

There must be no majority decisions, but only responsible persons, and the word 'council' must be restored to its original meaning. Surely every man will have advisers by his side, but the decision will be made by one man.

A single blow must destroy the enemy... without regard of losses... a gigantic all-destroying blow.

We live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with guns.

Let it be your pride to show all men everywhere not only what good soldiers you are, but also what good men you are.

The Vietnam memorial is a masterpiece. The names of the dead are listed there, chronologically. Just the names.