You've been told that you're broken, that you're damaged goods and should be labeled victims. I don't buy it. The truth, instead, is that you are the only folks with the skills, determination, and values to ensure American dominance in this chaotic world.

If in order to kill the enemy you have to kill an innocent, don't take the shot. Don't create more enemies than you take out by some immoral act.

We are going to have to continue to keep the pressure on the enemy. There is no room for complacency on this.

A country that armed Stalin to defeat Hitler can certainly work alongside enemies of al-Qaida to defeat al-Qaida.

What would you do differently as defense secretary to compensate for this record in which the greatest military in the world, as we are constantly told, doesn't get the job done?

Demonstrate to the world there is "No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy" than a U.S. Marine.

Be the hunter, not the hunted: Never allow your unit to be caught with its guard down.