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.
Barry GoldwaterI think some highly secret government UFO investigations are going on that we don't know about--and probably never will unless the Air Force discloses them.
Barry GoldwaterA man from the west will fight over three things: water, women and gold, and usually in that order.
Barry GoldwaterAny pilot can describe the mechanics of flying. What it can do for the spirit of man is beyond description.
Barry GoldwaterThe president, who finds so much to complain about in other areas of the world, apparently saw nothing wrong in recognizing a Communist regime that has killed more people in its short history of control over the teeming millions of that great country than any other collection of dictators or tyrants in the history of the world.
Barry Goldwater