We must not again underestimate the Japanese.

Our present control of the sea is so absolute that it is sometimes taken for granted.

I have just taken on a great responsibility. I will do my utmost to meet it.

God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right even though I think it is hopeless.

It is the function of the Navy to carry the war to the enemy so that it will not be fought on U.S. soil.

Luck can be attributed to a well-conceived plan carried out by a well-trained and indoctrinated task group.

The U.S.'s major strength factor and weapon is its economy. If you cripple it, you cripple the military.