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

I haven't yet figured out how I was made first captain, because I was not an outstanding student. I was an adequate student.

The Vietnam memorial is a masterpiece. The names of the dead are listed there, chronologically. Just the names.

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

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

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