"In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable."

"You do not lead by hitting people over the head -- that's assault, not leadership."

"I'm not a politician. I'm a soldier. And I'm going to run this country like a soldier."

"The world is a dangerous place, and we must be prepared to defend ourselves."

"Peace and justice are two sides of the same coin."