For the mission's sake, for our country's sake, and the sake of the men who carried the Division's colors in past battles - carry out your mission and keep your honor clean. — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
The U.S. military is not war weary. Our military draws strength from confronting our enemies when clear policy objectives are set and we are fully resourced for the fight. — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
There is no room for military people, including our veterans, to see themselves as victims, even if so many of our countrymen are prone… — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
The Corps is in good hands, and it's been a privilege to serve with the Leathernecks. Now it's time to go. — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
We should not fight wars without a clearly defined end state... when you go to war, it can't be a half-step. — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
It's very hard to live with yourself if you don't stick with your moral code. — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
There is no God-given right to victory on the battlefield. You win that through the skill and the devotion, the valor and the ferocity… — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
Now from a distance, I look back on what the Corps taught me: to think like men of action, and to act like men… — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
It's not an easy course. It's not designed to be. We're not here to get you in touch with your inner child. — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
You go into Afghanistan, you got guys who slap women around for five years because they didn't wear a veil. You know, guys like… — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
