Actually, it's a lot of fun to fight. You know, it's a hell of a hoot.

When you're in operations, the best thing you can do at the top level is get the strategy right. You have to get the big ideas right, you have to determine what is the policy, what is the level of effort you're willing to commit to it? And then you delegate to those who have to execute that strategy to the appropriate level. What's the appropriate level? It's the level where people are trained and equipped to take decisions so we move swiftly against the enemy.

We do not draw red lines unless we intend to carry them out. We have made very clear that we are willing to work with China, and we believe China has tried to be helpful.

There is nothing better than getting shot at and missed. It's really great.

There is no corporation in the world that would, in a competitive environment, try and concentrate all decisions at the corporate level.

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.

You cannot allow any of your people to avoid the brutal facts. If they start living in a dream world, it's going to be bad.