“A man does not have himself killed for a half-pence a day or for a petty distinction. You must speak to the soul in order to electrify him” MenDoeSoulOrderSpeakHalfMilitaryCivilizationDistinctionPetty Author:Napoleon Bonaparte
“We cannot simply speak out against an escalation of troops in Iraq, we must act to prevent it... There can be no doubt that the Constitution gives Congress the authority to decide whether to fund military action, and Congress can demand a justification from the president for such action before it appropriates the funds to carry it out.” GivingActionSpeakPresidentDoubtMilitaryDemandAuthorityConstitutionCongressIraqNo DoubtFundJustificationTroopsSpeaks OutMilitary ActionEscalationTroops In Iraq Author:Edward Kennedy
“Actions speak louder than words. The reality is that at least 10 journalists have been killed by the US military, and according to reports I believe to be true journalists have been arrested and tortured by US forces.” BelieveHas BeensRealityActionSpeakForceI BelieveMilitaryBeing TrueJournalistReportsArrestedActions Speak Louder Than WordsUs MilitaryActions Speak Louder Author:Eason Jordan
“I will not speak to Vladimir Putin personally until we've rebuilt the 6th Fleet a little bit right under his nose; rebuilt the missile defense program in Poland right under his nose; and conducted a few military exercises in the Baltic states.” LittlesStatesSpeakBitsMilitaryExerciseLittle BitProgramDefenseNosesPutinMissilesPolandMissile Defense Author:Carly Fiorina
“The whole military structure in Haiti that existed until the early 1990s was put in place by the American occupation. At the top there were Southern white officers, who led an army that crushed the indigenous resistance - the cacos. A high-ranking U.S. officer said when he arrived, "To think these niggers speak French!" Later, Haitian officers attended the notorious School of the Americas at Fort Benning. The threat from the U.S. is something that is always hanging over people's heads: If we don't behave, we'll have occupation again.” PeopleIfsThinkingSaidWholeSchoolSpeakWhiteMilitaryArmyStructureThreatResistanceBehaveOccupationOfficersSouthernIndigenousCrushedHaitiNotoriousRankingFortsHaitianSpeaks French Author:Edwidge Danticat
“In the British military system, there is a very strict chain of command. Americans just want to win, and the correct strategy may be to speak directly to the men.” MenWantMayWinningSpeakMilitaryHe ManStrategyBritishCommandChainsStrictChain Of Command Author:Scott Raab
“I heard Nixon speak. He was talking about free enterprise, getting the government off your back, lowering the taxes and strengthening the military. Listening to Nixon speak sounded more like a breath of fresh air. I said to my friend, I said, "What party is he?" My friend said, "He's a Republican." I said, "Then I am a Republican."” SaidGovernmentSpeakPartyTalkingHeardAirMilitaryListeningRepublicanTaxesMy FriendsBreathsEnterpriseStrengtheningFresh AirFree Enterprise Author:Arnold Schwarzenegger
“Since my election to Congress, I've always been interested in human rights. I really do believe that's America's strength. Yes, we have a strong military; yes, we have a strong economy. But what really makes America the unique nation it is, is that we speak up about human rights, and anti-corruption, and good governance, and democratic institutions. That's what America is known for. That's what inspires people around the world with U.S. leadership.” PeopleWorldBelieveSpeakStrongEconomyMilitaryInspireUniqueElectionDemocraticHuman RightsGood Governance Author:Ben Cardin