If there is one basic element in our Constitution, it is civilian control of the military. — Harry S. Truman Copy Share Image
It's important. One of the principles in the United States is civilian control of the military. — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
The Pentagon is supposed to be under civilian control and it ought to be up to the people of the United States,… — David Swanson Copy Share Image
When cutting staff at the Pentagon, don't eliminate the thin layer that assures civilian control. — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
I will uphold the principle of civilian control of the military as intended. — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
The safety and security of our democracy demands competent civilian control of our armed forces, the subordination of military power to the… — Lloyd Austin Copy Share Image
I think you also understand that one of the key things that's got to be done in Iraq is to build a… — John Abizaid Copy Share Image
The Secretary of Defense is not a super General or Admiral. His task is to exercise civilian control over the Department for… — Donald Rumsfeld Copy Share Image
“The clear suggestion is that there ought not to be civilian control of the military. What have callow noncombatants giving brisk orders… — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
