War's very object is victory, not prolonged indecision. In war there is no substitute for victory.

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

A good soldier, whether he leads a platoon or an army, is expected to look backward as well as forward; but he must think only forward.

In the mighty and almost limitless potential of American industry-the brilliance and rugged determination of its leaders; the skill, energy and patriotism of its workers-there has been welded an almost impregnable defense against the evil designs of any who would threaten the security of the American continent. It is indeed the most forceful and convincing argument yet evolved to restrain the irresponsibility of those who would recklessly bring down upon the good and peace-loving peoples of all the nations of the earth the disaster of total war.

A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the equality of his actions and the integrity of his intent.

The Puerto Ricans forming the ranks of the gallant 65th Infantry on the battlefields of Korea … are writing a brilliant record of achievement in battle and I am proud indeed to have them in this command. I wish that we might have many more like them.

Could I have but a line a century hence crediting a contribution to the advance of peace, I would yield every honor which has been accorded by war.