Asa Hutchinson Quotes

Anybody who was in the military or a military family has a certain sensitivity to the separation. Everyone knows military wives have the hardest jobs. I was born into one. When I think back to those days, I didn't appreciate it then.

For me, it's an honor for the military to ask me to go to Iraq, Afghanistan, or GITMO. I'm happy to go.

My mission is to support our service members. They're volunteers, and if they're going to go to a hostile place like Afghanistan, I think we owe it to them to back them up and try to help them get through it.

The nation's obligation to her defenders is as old as that defense itself.

Of course you have to support the troops. They're just kids. They're doing for their country what's expected of them.

Well, in the first place, military service, they don't call it service for nothing. You are actually serving your country. And it is a worthy and valid vocation.

I'm proud to have served there for 12 months with Alpha Company of the 39th Infantry.

It's an extraordinary thing to do, to go into the military and to serve your country.

I joined the army after 9/11, after the Iraq war was started. I joined in part because I wanted to go fight on the front lines.

Our brave servicemen and women sacrifice so much for us all - whether they're spending months away from their families and friends or putting their lives on the line for our country.

The uniform I wear today is that of the United States Army. We do not serve any particular political party; we serve the nation.

It's my commitment to the nation's security, it's my commitment to the men and women in uniform that drives me. Not anything else.

I dreamed even after I laid down my rifle I would continue to uphold my oath to defend the Constitution.

I think the most rewarding thing is going over and being deployed and having done meaningful things.

Our men and women in uniform are owed the right to protect themselves and others while in service of our country.

My brother joined the Army. He served multiple tours in Iraq and now lives in Texas with his family.

As someone who grew up in a military family, I know what it's like to have those you care about serve overseas.

Any soldier deployed overseas will think fondly of home. It is only right and fair that they are able to settle back into a home life once they leave their service.

I wore the cloth of the nation for over 31 years in peace and war, from the Vietnam and Cold War eras, to Afghanistan and Iraq, and the emergence of China.

I'm happy to be serving my country.

When you're going off to Iraq, your horizons become more short term.

I want to recognize and thank all Guard members for their service. It means so much to our state and our country.

I was in high school and 9/11 happened. My boyfriend joined the army and I was extremely disgusted with this war fervour.

History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our armed forces. Throughout our history, they've answered the call in bravery and sacrifice.

Being a soldier, fighting for this country, is neither Republican nor Democrat.