We shall never forget that it was our submarines that held the lines against the enemy while our fleets replaced losses and repaired wounds.

The Japanese had, in fact, already sued for peace. The atomic bomb played no decisive part, from a purely military point of view, in the defeat of Japan.

Leadership consists of picking good men and helping them do their best.

Some of the best advice I've had comes from junior officers and enlisted men.

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

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

We must not again underestimate the Japanese.