In war there is no second prize for the runner-up.

It is to the United States that all freemen look for the light and the hope of the world. Unless we dedicate ourselves completely to this struggle, unless we combat hunger with food, fear with trust, suspicion with faith, fraud with justice - and threats with power, nations will surrender to the futility, the hopelessness, the panic on which wars feed.

The wrong war, at the wrong place, at the wrong time, and with the wrong enemy. ... Red China is not the powerful nation seeking to dominate the world.

If we continue to develop our technology without wisdom or prudence, our servant may prove to be our executioner.

We have grasped the mystery of the atom and rejected the sermon on the mount.

Only one military organization can hold and gain ground in war-a ground army supported by tactical aviation with supply lines guarded by the navy.

The second best decision in time is infinitely better than the perfect decision too late.