Only Quotes by James Forrestal

By providing outstanding economic leadership, this country can wage its attack successfully - and can thereby build the foundations of a peaceful world.

— James Forrestal

As in the war of 1941-45, our victory and our survival depend on how and where we attack.

— James Forrestal

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

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

There is a serious, immediate and extraordinarily grave threat to the continued existence of this country.

— James Forrestal

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

From 1941 to 1945 we won a war by enlisting the whole-hearted support of all our people and all our resources.

— James Forrestal

This country cannot afford the deceptive luxury of waging defensive warfare.

— James Forrestal

The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years.

— James Forrestal

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

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

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