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.

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

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

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 .

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

In the end, we lost IndoChina to the communists. But we did not lose Southeast Asia.

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