The present danger which this country faces is at least as great as the danger which we faced during the war with Germany and Japan. Briefly stated, it is the very real danger that this country, as we know it,… — James Forrestal Copy Share Image
By providing outstanding economic leadership, this country can wage its attack successfully - and can thereby build the foundations of a peaceful world. — James Forrestal Copy Share Image
As in the war of 1941-45, our victory and our survival depend on how and where we attack. — James Forrestal Copy Share Image
If all Europe lies flat while the Russian mob tramps over it, we will then be faced with a war under difficult circumstances, and… — James Forrestal Copy Share Image
Moreover, the accomplishment of Russia's aims has been greatly simplified by the fact that we have heretofore offered the world no practical antidote for… — James Forrestal Copy Share Image
There is a serious, immediate and extraordinarily grave threat to the continued existence of this country. — James Forrestal Copy Share Image
Courage is the capacity to conduct oneself with restraint in times of prosperity and with courage and tenacity when things do not go well.... — James Forrestal Copy Share Image
From 1941 to 1945 we won a war by enlisting the whole-hearted support of all our people and all our resources. — James Forrestal Copy Share Image
This country cannot afford the deceptive luxury of waging defensive warfare. — James Forrestal Copy Share Image
The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years. — James Forrestal Copy Share Image
For the only way in which a durable peace can be created is by world-wide restoration of economic activity and international trade. — James Forrestal Copy Share Image
A similar revolving fund could be set up for Germany, for a durable peace can rest only upon a Germany that, while militarily impotent,… — James Forrestal Copy Share Image
It is inconceivable that even the gang who runs Russia would be willing to take on war, but one always has to remember that… — James Forrestal Copy Share Image
