The first time you blow someone away is not an insignificant event.

The destruction that we have wreaked in the various theaters in which we've been engaged is really quite astonishing. But again, lethality, destruction, killing doesn't seem to achieve our objectives. So, my own sense is that a lack of lethality does not define the core problem.

The first time you blow someone away is not an insignificant event. That said, there are some *******s in the world that just need to be shot. There are hunters and there are victims. By your discipline, you will decide if you are a hunter or a victim.

The most important six inches on the battlefield is between your ears.

We do everything humanly possible, consistent with military necessity, taking many chances to avoid civilian casualties, at all costs.

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

It's quite fun to fight them, you know. It's a hell of a hoot. It's fun to shoot some people. I'll be right up front with you, I like brawling.