I have the unmitigated gall to think that I could lead men anywhere, business, politics or combat.

The conservative movement, to which I subscribe, has as one of its basic tenets the belief that government should stay out of people’s private lives. Government governs best when it governs least – and stays out of the impossible task of legislating morality. But legislating someone’s version of morality is exactly what we do by perpetuating discrimination against gays.

Trade unions infringe upon the property rights of company owners.

You don't need to be straight to fight and die for your country. You just need to shoot straight.

Forced integration is just as wrong as forced segregation.

Government should stay the hell out of people's business.

Throughout history civilian populations and political rulers have talked of peace. We have never been free of war. The soldier, whose profession is war, understands that peace must be enforced by superior military might. The certainty of defeat is the only effective deterrent we can use to maintain peace. Furthermore, we can be strong without being aggressive.