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 do not believe that the men who served in uniform in Vietnam have been given the credit they deserve. It was a difficult war against an unorthodox enemy.

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 .

I don't think I have been loved by my troops, but I think I have been respected.

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

Militarily, we succeeded in Vietnam. We won every engagement we were involved in out there.

The politicians in Washington just had no idea about the complexity of the situation in South Vietnam.