We must not again underestimate the Japanese.
When you're in command, command.
Hindsight is notably cleverer than foresight.
They fought together as brothers in arms; they died together and now they sleep side by side. To them we have a solemn obligation.
I have just taken on a great responsibility. I will do my utmost to meet it.
The U.S.'s major strength factor and weapon is its economy. If you cripple it, you cripple the military.