In every war at some point in time, you do sit down and negotiate.

Our people sacrifice a lot for their country, including their lives. None of them should have to sacrifice their integrity as well.

I'm blessed to be in a command position in a Navy this good

I'd have no problem serving under any president.

Let us all be men and women in full. Let us expect from ourselves more than we think we can give, more than we think we can do and more than we think we already know.

We can't kill our way to victory, and no armed force anywhere - no matter how good - can deliver these keys alone. It requires teamwork and cooperation.

If you listen closely to the voices of our veterans, you understand that yes, they all returned from war changed, but what never changed is this: They never forgot your generosity. They never forgot the power of opportunity. They never forgot the American dream.