“The National defense is one of the cardinal duties of a statesman.” DutyDefenseStatesmenCardinalsNational Defense Author:John Adams
“National defense is one of the cardinal duties of a statesman, and that there is an obligation to perform such a duty absolutely irrespective of party politics or factional differences.” DifferencesPartyDutyDefenseObligationVotingStatesmenCardinalsNational Defense Author:John Adams
“Remember, it is the president's constitutional duty to provide a strong national defense. Don't insert politics into national security. Listen to your ground commanders. They know better than anyone what our military's needs are. Have somebody strong at home who can provide you with needed support 'off the battle field.'” KnowsNeedsHomeRememberStrongPresidentSupportSecurityMilitaryFieldsDutyNeededBattleDefenseNational SecurityCommandersInsertNational Defense Author:Ryan Zinke