My wife was my greatest asset. I didn't marry her until after World War II, but she has complemented me in every job I've ever had

When I took command in Vietnam, I gave great emphasis to food and medical care - and to the mail

By the end of the summer of 1973 I thought it was virtually impossible for South Vietnam to survive. How in the heck could they?

Anytime it was advertised that I was going to be at a particular place, the radicals would be there, the cameras with TV news.

I have no apologies, no regrets. I gave my very best efforts.... I've been hung in effigy. I've been spat upon. You just have to let those things bounce off .

The military don't start wars. Politicians start wars.

Television is an instrument which can paralyze this country.