“Few things are more damaging to our democracy than a military officer who doesn't have the moral courage to stand up for what's right or the moral fiber to step aside when circumstances dictate.” MoralStepsDemocracyMilitaryCircumstancesOfficersFiberMoral CourageMoral Fiber Author:Michael Mullen
“I am convinced that America's great sea of goodwill can be, in fact, a rising tide, a tide that could lift every veteran and every family of our wounded and fallen.” FactsAmericaSeaConvincedLiftsFallenRisingTidesWoundedVeteranGoodwill Author:Michael Mullen
“If the untimely battlefield deaths of generations of American heroes have taught us nothing else, it should be this unalterable fact: what you do with your time here on earth is far more important than the time you had to do it. Those who live most are those who love most, who act the noblest and do their best.” IfsShouldImportantFactsEarthGenerationsTaughtHeroBattlefieldsTaught UsAmerican Hero Author:Michael Mullen
“If you listen closely to the voices of our veterans, you understand that yes, they all returned from war changed, but what never changed is this: They never forgot your generosity. They never forgot the power of opportunity. They never forgot the American dream.” IfsWarDreamOpportunityVoiceChangedGenerosityAmerican DreamVeteranNever ChangeOur VeteransYour Generosity Author:Michael Mullen
“Our people sacrifice a lot for their country, including their lives. None of them should have to sacrifice their integrity as well.” PeopleShouldWellsCountrySacrificeIntegrityShould HaveIncluding Author:Michael Mullen
“The truth is, we live in deeds, not days; in actions and thoughts and feelings, not heartbeats.” FeelingsActionTruth IsDeedsHeartbeatThoughts And Feelings Author:Michael Mullen
“I love football in the rain. That is what it's all about.” FootballRainI Love Football Author:Brian Urlacher
“My mom is my heart. But my [step]dad was my role model, the hardest working man I ever knew.” MenHeartStepsRolesMomDadMy HeartModelsMy MomHardestRole ModelsWorking ManStep Dad Author:Brian Urlacher
“How great a life is this? To get to knock guys' heads off for 60 minutes and not get thrown in jail?” Life IsGuyMinutesThrownJail Author:Brian Urlacher