I have returned many times to honour the valiant men who died...every man who set foot on Omaha Beach was a hero.

Bravery is the capacity to perform properly even when scared half to death.

I have returned many times to honour the valiant men who died...every man who set foot on Omaha Beach was a hero.

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.

Muddy language is not confined to policies alone. Each of you has seen replies to simple questions in which the meaning was lost through hopelessly obscure wording. When a person writes to the Veterans Administration, he is entitled to an easily understood, frank, and courteous reply. If our replies cannot be understood, they are not only not worth writing, but they simply create additional work.

The greatness of a leader is measured by the achievements of the led. This is the ultimate test of his effectiveness.

As far as I am concerned, war itself is immoral.