You know, I know, all of us know that the time factor is the vital consideration - and vital is the correct meaning of the term - of our national defense program; that we must never be caught in the same situation we found ourselves in 1917.

Wars are bred by poverty and oppression. Continued peace is possible only in a relatively free and prosperous world.

An essential part of any successful action on the part of the United States is an understanding on the part of the people of America of the character of the problem and the remedies to be applied. ... It is virtually impossible at this distance merely by reading, or listening, or even seeing photographs or motion pictures, to grasp at all the real significance of the situation. And yet the whole world of the future hangs on a proper judgment.

The instruments of war can be manufactured ... human blood cannot be; and the lack of just one pint could mean the life of an American serviceman.

The one great element in continuing the success of an offensive is maintaining the momentum.

Military power wins battles, but spiritual power wins wars.

I can't expect loyalty from the army if I do not give it.