Armed forces Quote by Anonymous

Few needs are more pressing, or more deserving of our attention, than taking care of the men and women of the U.S. armed forces.

— Bill Richardson

The aim of military training is not just to prepare men for battle, but to make them long for it.

— Louis Simpson

In an increasingly volatile and uncertain world, the men and women of the Iowa National Guard play a vital role in overseas contingency operations,…

— Kim Reynolds

The purpose of our military is to field the finest troops possible to defend our nation and win wars.

— Phyllis Schlafly

In this ever-changing world, it's more important than ever that our top-notch military continues to receive the resources needed to serve and protect our…

— Max Baucus

We have already seen evidence that, notwithstanding the addition of substantial resources, we are experiencing great stress in recruiting and not inconsequential retention problems.

— John M. McHugh

We have closely monitored the ups and downs of recruiting and retention trends for many years and have been quick to sound the alarm…

— John M. McHugh

Make no mistake, our military readiness is already suffering. According to a recent RAND study, the Army has been stretched so thin that active-duty…

— Russ Feingold

It is the duty of our men to enroll themselves in the national services. We need all our manpower for defence. For the military…

— Eamon de Valera

Every possible effort should be made to stop recruiting for the Armed Forces. This may, and probably would, lead to some form of conscription…

— Stafford Cripps

As a former officer in the U.S. Navy, I understand the importance of a strong national defense and our enduring obligations to all the…

— Mikie Sherrill

Throughout the history of our young nation, we have seen our military go bravely into battle, armed with courage and willing to make the…

— John M. McHugh