Iran is not an enemy of ISIS; they have a lot to gain from the turmoil that ISIS creates. — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
What is the one country in the Middle East that has not been attacked by ISIS? One. That is Iran. That is… — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
I consider ISIS nothing more than an excuse for Iran to continue its mischief. — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
We all recognize that the Mid-east is dissolving into crises, and we know terrorism did not start with 9-11. — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
The Iranian regime, in my mind, is the single most enduring threat to stability and peace in the Middle East. — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
Gains achieved at great cost against our enemy in Afghanistan are reversible. — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
In a country with millions of people and cars going everywhere, the enemy is going to get a car bomb out there… — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
Iran is not a nation-state; it's a revolutionary cause devoted to mayhem. — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
Prime Minister Maliki, released from American restraint, acted on his worst instincts, creating enormous distrust in Iraq's Kurdish population and deeply embittering… — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
No one gives a damn what Iran thinks on any significant issue. The only reason Iran is at the big boys' table… — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
Basically, Islamic State is a combined al Qaeda and Lebanese Hezbollah on steroids, destabilizing the region, dissolving borders/changing the political geography in… — Jim Mattis Copy Share Image
The fundamental question I believe is, 'Is political Islam in our best interest?' If not, what is our policy to authoritatively support… — 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
