“A strong defense is the surest way to peace. Strength makes detente attainable. Weakness invites war, as my generation - my generation - knows from four very bitter experiences. Just as America's will for peace is second to none, so will America's strength be second to none. We cannot rely on the forbearance of others to protect this Nation. The power and diversity of the Armed Forces, active Guard and Reserve, the resolve of our fellow citizens, the flexibility in our command to navigate international waters that remain troubled are all essential to our security.” WayWarStrongForceNationsPeaceWaterFourSecurityCitizensProtectEssentialsDiversityWeaknessFellowsInternationalActiveDefenseCommandBitterRelyResolveInvitesReservesFlexibilityNavigateArmed ForcesForbearanceBitter ExperienceDetente Author:Gerald R. Ford
“We will export death and violence to the four corners of the earth in defense of our great nation.” EarthNationsFourViolenceCornersDefenseGreat Nations Author:George W. Bush
“I think we match up with anybody because our pitching. In a short series you run your big three out there or four out there. That generally is what wins a series - pitching and defense. If we can catch the ball and not give away any runs like we do sometimes.” IfsThinkingGivingSometimesBigsRunningThreeWinningSportsFourBallsSeriesDefensePitching Author:Dusty Baker
“For me, I think being a conservative means you are focused on all four key principles: strong defense, lower taxes, less spending, and defending traditional American values.” ThinkingMeanValuesStrongPrinciplesFourKeysTaxesConservativeFocusedSpendingDefenseTraditionalAmerican Values Author:Jim Jordan
“The last four secretaries of defense have pointed out that defense spending creates jobs. So do pornography, prostitution, and narcotics.” JobsLastsFourSpendingDefenseSecretaryPornographyProstitutionNarcoticsDefense Spending Book:Against Empire Source: Against Empire