Civilian Quotes

136 quotes by 123 authors

No one in the United States has become seriously ill or has died because of any kind of accident at a civilian nuclear power plant. — Joe Barton
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is continually reviewing its safety plan for the 100-plus operating civilian nuclear reactors in the United States. And when those plants… — Joe Barton
Unfortunately, in war, there are casualties, including among the civilian population. — John O. Brennan
Al-Qa'ida does not follow a traditional command structure, wear uniforms, carry its arms openly, or mass its troops at the borders of the nations it… — John O. Brennan
Twenty-five million veterans are living among us today. These men and women selflessly set aside their civilian lives to put on the uniform and serve… — Steve Buyer
Former vice president Al Gore has devoted his post-administration years to a mission to tell the world about global warming. It's funny, but in his… — Graydon Carter
I just felt from personal observation that there is nothing more dislocated or alienated than a lifelong military person trying to cope in civilian life.… — Lee Child
I think you also understand that one of the key things that's got to be done in Iraq is to build a mentality of understanding… — John Abizaid
At the end of the day...if your army won't fight, it's because they don't trust their incompetent, corrupt generals, they don't trust each other. This… — Barry McCaffrey
You need the will to disarm the civilian population. If we can do it in Somalia, we can do it here. — Mary McGrory
To me, the only reason for guns in civilian hands is for sporting purposes. — Sarah Brady
The most effective means of fighting crime in the United States is to outlaw the possession of any type of firearm by the civilian populace. — Janet Reno
By calling attention to 'a well regulated militia,' 'the security of the nation,' and the right of each citizen 'to keep and bear arms,' our… — John F. Kennedy
The authority of the civil defense ... issued a warning to the civilian population not to pick up any of those pencils because they are… — Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf
...Uncalled-for aggression arouses the hatred of the civilian population... — Jean-Paul Sartre
We are now in the midst of our first television war ... the television environment [is] total and therefore invisible. Along with the computer, it… — Herman Melville
America's civilian institutions of diplomacy and development have been chronically undermanned and underfunded for far too long. — Robert M. Gates
It is an understatement to say that the time has arrived for a serious and open international dialogue regarding the possibility of future interplanetary relations.… — Steven M. Greer
I have found there are real objects under in intelligent control being seen on the ground and in our skies worldwire. The unknowns have varied… — George Fawcett
I propose to create a Civilian Conservation Corps to be used in simple work...More important, however, than the material gains will be the moral and… — Franklin D. Roosevelt

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