Exception Quote by Guido Westerwelle

A certain grasp of military affairs is vital for those in charge of general policy.

— Carl von Clausewitz

One thing every Army pilot knows is that there is no such thing as a routine mission.

— Harris Faulkner

Military missions are not democratic development aid.

— Guido Westerwelle

Military operations cannot be tidy or free of friction - particularly in a coalition whose contributing nations see the campaign through national prisms.

— Mike Jackson

It is essential for Congress to honor its commitments to military personnel, and their families, so our critical missions are carried out safely.

— Michael Waltz

The worst thing you can do is allow a coalition to determine what your mission is.

— Donald Rumsfeld

Military action without politics is like a tree without a root.

— Ho Chi Minh

There has been a strong tradition in this country that it is not the function of the military to educate the public on political…

— J. William Fulbright

One doesn't necessarily have a mission.

— Nicky Oppenheimer

Few things are more damaging to our democracy than a military officer who doesn't have the moral courage to stand up for what's right…

— Michael Mullen

We have a sufficient political class, and the military doesn't have to get involved in high national office. The days of doing that, post-Civil…

— Jack Keane

Humanitarian missions are little different from any other public enterprise, diplomacy included, which is susceptible of misinterpretation by the public, hence ultimately of failure.

— Alvin Adams