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

The battle of Iwo Island has been won. The United States Marines by their individual and collective courage have conquered a base which is as necessary to us in our continuing forward movement toward final victory as it was vital to the enemy in staving off ultimate defeat.

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

Among the men who fought on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue.

When you're in command, command.

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

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