Pete Hegseth Quotes

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

As young West Point cadets, our motto was 'duty, honor, country.' But it was in the field, from the rice paddies of Southeast Asia to the sands of the Middle East, that I learned that motto's fullest meaning. There I saw gallant young Americans of every race, creed and background fight, and sometimes die, for 'duty, honor, and their country.'

The men and women who serve this great nation, whether they are stationed in Iraq, Fort Riley, or the Korean Peninsula, or they serve us at home as our community first responders, serve because they believe in America.

Military deployments have never been something to enjoy, but the consequence of the actions, the shared nature of the sacrifices, and the nobility of the cause are invigorating. To be clear, I'm not talking about the killing and the death; rather, the sense of purpose that pervades every action, reaction, and outcome.

I've always wanted to serve my country in some capacity.

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 just love the Corps. I love the brotherhood, the camaraderie. I thank anyone in uniform who serves their fellow man. I love this country for so many reasons. We have such a great country here, and it's worth defending, and it's worth sacrificing for.

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

The men and women who serve in the armed forces are great role models.

If I have to lay an egg for my country, I'll do it.

I've served my country.

I wanted to serve. It was Desert Storm. I thought, 'I was a rich kid, and America's been good to me.'

Joining the military is not to be taken lightly. You're putting every part of yourself at risk, not just your body but your moral and spiritual centre.

I long to be in the Field again, doing my part to keep the old flag up, with all its stars.

America's Veterans have served their country with the belief that democracy and freedom are ideals to be upheld around the world.

Then when I went to Iraq and saw the strength and character the men and women in our military service exhibit every day and their belief in what they're doing, I knew I wanted to get that on film and share it with everyone. They are my inspiration.

I have so much respect for people in the service. The mental strength it takes to do what they do is unbelievable.

There is no greater call to service than that of our brave men and women who serve our country in combat across the globe.

I have long believed that sacrifice is the pinnacle of patriotism.

What I can do for my country, I am willing to do.

I have great respect and understanding for military commitment due to my own family's involvement with the armed forces.

I will play with anyone for my country. I may have my personal preferences, but such preferences have never come in the way of playing for India.

I can't imagine a more loyal employee to have than somebody who's laid their life on the line for their country.

Our obligations to our country never cease but with our lives.

He gave up all to serve the republic. Omnia relinquit servare rem publicam.