Aggressors Quote by Ronald Reagan

“It appears utterly impossible that the United States will start a “preventive war.” We will fight when attacked, either directly or in a territory…

— Shaun Usher

The United States is going to defend itself under any circumstances.

— Leon Panetta

Our position was: If you don't attack us, there won't be any violence; if you bring violence to us, we will defend ourselves.

— Bobby Seale

As a matter of international law, the United States is in an armed conflict with al-Qaida, the Taliban, and associated forces, in response to…

— John O. Brennan

Defense is the first act of war.

— Byron Katie

We did not start a fight with America, and we don't want a war with America. If someone launches an attack, though, we will…

— Hassan Nasrallah

The U.S. military is here to fight and win our nation's wars. And we will always work to deter conflict whenever we can. But…

— Lloyd Austin

“The Department of Defense is structured to plan and prepare for war but not to fight one.”

— Robert M. Gates

We will never abdicate the security of the United States to a foreign country or refrain from taking action when appropriate. But we cannot…

— John O. Brennan

The United States has to have the capability to deal with more than one enemy at one time and be able to confront them…

— Leon Panetta

We are living in a world in which all wars are wars of defense.

— George Wald

The cornerstone of America's defense is deterrence, ensuring that our adversaries understand the folly of outright conflict.

— Lloyd Austin