- Government
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- Nov 07, 2020
Military Quotes
Words on command, service, and the realities behind the uniform.
These quotes move between the strategic and the personal — reflections on command experience, the military balance between nations under strain, and the day-to-day culture inside the ranks. For related reading see Prayers.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Consequent
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- Nov 07, 2020
The decision to use the atom bomb on Japanese cities, and the consequent buildup of enormous nuclear arsenals, was made by governments, on the basis of political and military perceptions.
- Pretty
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- Nov 07, 2020
I had examined myself pretty thoroughly and discovered that I was unfit for military service.
- Judgment
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- Nov 07, 2020
In my judgment, us assisting the Chinese military in advancing technologically is not in U.S. national interests.
- Government
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- Nov 07, 2020
Fascism in Uruguay did not begin just with the military coup of 1973, but years before, even when there was still a government with a constitution and parliament.
- Nov 07, 2020
We have every interest in seeing that the military use of nuclear power will be contained.
- Politicians
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- Nov 07, 2020
Politicians do not enter into wars lightly. It is usually the military themselves who are keener to become involved.
- Out
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- Nov 07, 2020
In general, it should be in our interest to get organizations out of military activity and into politics.
- Our
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- Nov 07, 2020
As a national security aid, I worked with our military to strengthen our national defense.
- Diverting
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- Nov 07, 2020
Short, successful military adventures are as effective as the Super Bowl in diverting people's attention from unpleasant truths.
- Decision
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- Nov 07, 2020