Michele Flournoy Quotes

We're going to take care of our military - the people in our military, the finest people we have.

I am proud that the Republican Party stands for strong support for the military, and I am sure we will consistently support our men and women serving in dangerous places around the world and their families.

I don't run a democracy. I train troops to defend democracy.

Ministers [government officials] in the conduct of war … assume that war having been declared, the sole duty and anxiety of Ministers should consist in supporting generals and armies in the field.

I'm a strong supporter of the military.

I've spent most of my life like most Americans - without any immediate connection to active duty military.

At the same time, we're going to take care of our military and we're going to take care of our great, great, great veterans.

North Carolina, particularly the 8th District, has long played a key role in our Nation's military forces.

I don't run democracy. I train troops to defend democracy and I happen to be their surrogate father and mother as well as their commanding general.

Today, only 2 percent of the people know the name of someone serving in uniform. That means 2 percent of your listeners can actually conjure up the image of someone wearing the uniform of the military of the United States.

I think they are paying a lot more attention to news now, by the way, in part because of national-security issues. A lot of young people have friends or family in the military today.

It is the duty of our men to enroll themselves in the national services. We need all our manpower for defence. For the military and... we need a quarter of a million men.

The National Defense Act of 1916 left the United States with a General Staff of 19 officers, against Germany's 650.

Nobody wants to go to war, but the burden of service cannot fall only on volunteers who, are attracted to the military for financial reasons.

Our troops are owed a policy worthy of their sacrifice.

A President who has served in the military is better able to serve as Commander in Chief …. I was a better President for having served …

When you are Commander in Chief, you should keep all your options on the table.

I'm a big fan of the military. I think we've got to preserve our military, no question about it.

The History brand has long been a supporter of not only our troops but organizations that support our troops.

I cannot support keeping our brave service men and women away from their families without a clear need or purpose that would actively benefit the people of Wisconsin or our nation.

In Washington, I'll always support military families and help veterans make the transition home, not just as your congressman but as a proud Army mom.

Some of the most dedicated, most passionate people I've ever met have been part of the United States armed forces.

It's very important for us as a group of Navy SEALs, to make sure that the message that we send to the country is that we're ready to serve any commander in chief, the elected head of the armed forces, that the people of the United States elect. That is our mission, that's our duty, as Navy SEALs.

Pray for our military men and women who are striving to do what is right also for this country. That our leaders, our national leaders are sending them out on a task that is from God. That's what we have to make sure that we're praying for, that there is a plan and that that plan is God's plan.

Barack Obama's a terrible commander-in-chief. He is gutting our military. It's not an exaggeration.