I prided myself on being unflappable even in the most chaotic of circumstances.

A professional soldier understands that war means killing people, war means maiming people, war means families left without fathers and mothers.

If Saddam were to be replaced tomorrow he would probably be replaced with someone who's just as bad or worse than he is.

As far as Saddam Hussein being a great military strategist, he is neither a strategist, nor is he schooled in the operational arts, nor is he a tactician, nor is he a general, nor is he a soldier. Other than that, he's a great military man, I want you to know that.

I like to say I'm not a hero. I was lucky enough to lead a very successful war.

Ninety-nine percent of leadership failures are failures of character.

Success is sweet, but the secret is sweat.