The free world knows, out of the bitter wisdom of experience, that vigilance and sacrifice are the price of liberty.

The friendship of a dog is precious. It becomes even more so when one is so far removed from home.... I have a Scottie. In him I find consolation and diversion... he is the "one person" to whom I can talk without the conversation coming back to war.

I also ache at that thought your majesty... But if they do not offer the sacrifice in blood now, we will all pay dearly with added gallons later. So if some most die it is in a worthy cause.

The true purpose of education is to prepare young men and women for effective citizenship in a free form of government.

Like all successful politicians I married above myself.

The next time you see one of those squirrels go near my putting green, take a gun and shoot it

In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.