We are going to have to continue to keep the pressure on the enemy. There is no room for complacency on this.
James MattisWith respect to the outlines of what's in the Army Field Manual, there's no doubt in my mind about the limitations it places not only on the DOD, but on the Central Intelligence Agency. And I'll always comply with the law.
James MattisYou are part of the world's most feared and trusted force. Engage your brain before you engage your weapon.
James MattisIn this age, I don't care how tactically or operationally brilliant you are, if you cannot create harmony - even vicious harmony - on the battlefield based on trust across service lines, across coalition and national lines, and across civilian/military lines, you need to go home, because your leadership is obsolete. We have got to have officers who can create harmony across all those lines.
James Mattis