There are certain things in war of which the commander alone comprehends the importance. Nothing but his superior firmness and ability can… — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
When I talk with women who have had wonderful experiences in the military it's because their commanders treated them with respect and… — Amy Ziering Copy Share Image
As president, my goal in Afghanistan will be to complete a successful transition to Afghan security forces by the end of 2014.… — Mitt Romney Copy Share Image
It's one of the reasons [Vladimir Putin invitation to U.S] why 50 national security officials who served in Republican information - in… — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
Prince Asaka had joined the army only about ten days before its entry into Nanking and in view of the short time… — Iwane Matsui Copy Share Image
A sagging economy, a soaring national debt, and an increasingly restive Congress pushed Obama to order troop reductions that are both deeper… — Ron Fournier Copy Share Image
The more physical the activity, the less the difficulties will be. The more the activity becomes intellectual and turns into motives which… — Carl von Clausewitz Copy Share Image
I would be in support of giving the military commanders more latitude in their rules of engagement rather than be restricted to… — Ryan Zinke Copy Share Image
So, Wesley Clark is running for president. Pretty amazing guy. Four star general, first in his class at West Point, supreme commander… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
I've been deeply concerned that to date no individuals have been convicted for the brutal killing of three United States citizens, the… — Eliot Engel Copy Share Image
Through my time in the military and my deployments, I have recognized the importance of having a Commander in Chief who will… — Tulsi Gabbard Copy Share Image
If any refuse to obey the common laws and orders of the ship concerning their common peace or preservation; if any shall… — Roger Williams Copy Share Image
Where are they now that we, the men whom they sent off to war, have returned? These are commanders who have deserted… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Azerbaijan unleashed the war, and was defeated in that war; Azerbaijan asked for truce (including from the Commander of Karabakh's forces) and… — Serzh Sargsyan Copy Share Image
As Iraqi forces gain experience and the political process advances, we will be able to decrease our troop level in Iraq without… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I've already heard from some military commanders who feel they've been undercut by the vice president of the United States, and there's… — John McCain Copy Share Image
I'm of the belief that you can have only one commander-in-chief at a time, only one president at a time. President Bush… — Dan Rather Copy Share Image
A skillful commander is not overbearing. A skillful fighter does not become angry. A skillful conqueror does not compete with people. One… — Laozi Copy Share Image
During the debate, Palin winked, wrinkled her nose, and gave a shout-out to a third-grade class. Well, you know, that says commander-in-chief… — David Letterman Copy Share Image
An army to be useful must be a unit, and out of this has grown the saying, attributed to Napoleon, but doubtless… — William Tecumseh Sherman Copy Share Image
I believe that one can't command sitting on one's ass in the rear. One has to up among the forward brigade commanders,… — Christopher Vokes Copy Share Image
Those who were adept and brave fellows I have made military commanders. Those who were quick and nimble I have made herders… — Genghis Khan Copy Share Image
I have broken all ties that bind me to the (U.S.) Army, not suddenly, impulsively, but conscientiously and after due deliberation. I… — Edmund Kirby Smith Copy Share Image
Your commander would never lie to you. That's the vice president's job. — Henry Rollins Copy Share Image
Russell Crowe as Capt. Jack Aubrey in Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, .. most unlikely. — Peter Weir Copy Share Image
I'm looking for Commander James Bond, not an overgrown stunt man. [on meeting Sean Connery] — Ian Fleming Copy Share Image
The only sin I think a commander in chief can make is exaggerating successes and not understanding the challenges. — Lindsey Graham Copy Share Image
Great commanders write their actions with simplicity; because they receive more glory from facts than from words. — Baron de Montesquieu Copy Share Image
Donald Trump is temperamentally unfit to be president and commander-in-chief. — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
For I have dipped my hands in muddied waters, and, withdrawing them, find 'tis better to be a commander than a common… — Bartholomew Roberts Copy Share Image
“-commanders have just as much authority as you let them have. The more you obey them, the more power they have over… — Orsen Card Copy Share Image
Coalition forces have encountered serious violence in some areas of Iraq. Our military commanders report that this violence is being insticated by… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
I believe we should work and want to have the most powerful military, but hope we never have to use it. I… — Phil Roe Copy Share Image
We see a missile here, a bomb there - looks good on CNN. This is nonsense. This is not a strategy of… — Ted Cruz Copy Share Image
Eleven years after the discovery of their bodies, no one has been held accountable for their murders. The chief suspects in the… — Garry Robbins Copy Share Image
Although deceit is detestable in all other things, yet in the conduct of war it is laudable and honorable; and a commander… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
When the Commander-in-Chief of a nation finds it necessary to order employees of the government or agencies of the government to do… — Ronald Reagan Copy Share Image
Mao lived very much like the rank and file of the Red Army. After ten years of leadership of the Reds, after… — Edgar Snow Copy Share Image
What is also true is that partly because my docket was really full here, so I couldn't be both chief organizer of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image