I've made this statement many times: If I would have to do it over again, I would have made known the forthcoming Tet Offensive.

I don't take criticism lying down.

The last man in the world who should have been criticized was the American soldier. They should have criticized me.

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

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

I've made this statement many times: If I would have to do it over again, I would have made known the forthcoming Tet Offensive.

They're asking women to do impossible things. I don't believe women can carry a pack, live in a foxhole, or go a week without a bath.