Defend Quote by Phyllis Schlafly

The purpose of the military is to close with and destroy the enemy on behalf of our national security priorities.

— Todd Wilcox

Thus far the chief purpose of our military establishment has been to win wars. From now on its chief purpose must be to avert…

— Bernard Brodie

“Soldiers' main purpose in life is to protect their citizens within their country, and not to fight wars that their leaders as put in…

— Temitope Owosela

As a soldier and combat veteran, I believe American military forces should only be used in the defense and furtherance of our nation's vital…

— Joni Ernst

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

Moreover, broad plans commensurate with our national purpose and resources would bring conviction of our power to every soldier in the front line, to…

— Kelly Miller

It is the job of our military to protect America and to hunt down and kill those who would threaten to murder Americans.

— Ted Cruz

The American military is always prepared to protect our interests, and live up to our commitments.

— Lloyd Austin

Any time you use military force, you have got to have a clear purpose that military forces can achieve.

— Richard N. Haass

At home and abroad, military men and women are showing purpose and dedication in defending American ideas. They are performing in our country's best…

— Melvin Laird

We have the best military in the world.

— Kimberly Guilfoyle

I think we look to the military as something that protects our shores.

— Jerry Bruckheimer