Ambition and hatred are enough to bring Iraq and al Qaeda together.

An organization that is not facing up to people who are not getting the job done, is going to have difficulties.

The commander in the field is always right and the rear echelon is wrong, unless proved otherwise.

The most important thing I learned is that soldiers watch what their leaders do. You can give them classes and lecture them forever, but it is your personal example they will follow.

I went to graduate school as a lieutenant colonel after I had been in the army for 12 or 13 years. I learned so much from all the great management theorists. It gave me a greater understanding of my army experience and showed me the gaps in my knowledge.

I respect the fact that many denominations have different points of view with respect to gay marriage and they can hold that in the sanctity in the place of their religion and not bless them or solemnize them.

Always be looking for the opportunities, and always be optimistic about what you can do with that opportunity.