The world is in a constant conspiracy against the brave.

Old soldiers never die; they just fade away.

I know war as few other men now living know it, and nothing to me is more revolting. I have long advocated its complete abolition, as its very destructiveness on both friend and foe has rendered it useless as a means of settling international disputes... But once war is forced upon us, there is no other alternative than to apply every available means to bring it to a swift end.

Part of the American dream is to live long and die young. Only those Americans who are willing to die for their country are fit to live.

I have every confidence in the ultimate success of our joint cause; but success in modern war requires something more than courage and a willingness to die: it requires careful preparation.

Let us pray that peace be now restored to the world, and that God will preserve it always.

I address you with neither rancor nor bitterness in the fading twilight of life, with but one purpose in mind: to serve my country.