Jim Mattis Quotes

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.

I was a Marine for 41 years, and it wasn't long enough. We enjoy putting on that uniform.

My brother was a captain in the Marine Corps and a very big hero in my life.

Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem.

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.'

I never thought anyone would pity me because of my time in the Marine Corps.

One day, you'll get out of the Marine Corps; you'll put your uniform up, but you'll never not be a Marine.

There is only one Army in which you serve. When that identity is gone, it is gone forever.

But it's been a great, humbling - and I've been very honored to have the opportunity to serve and to lead and to be the representative of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines who are in Washington. And it's been the greatest honor of my life.

Once an Armyman, always an Armyman.

Almost every Marine I've met says I portray a Marine dead-on, which is really, really flattering.

Spending time with the military certainly lends itself to some remarkable experiences, and I've been privileged to have had my share.

The Army's always had a special place in my heart.

My grandfather was a commander in the Navy. He was very proud of his service, and he lived his entire life as though he was still serving.

My father and brothers were in the military.

I have incredibly positive associations with the military.

We Marines believe that God gave America the greatest gift He could bestow to man while he lived on this earth -freedom. We also believe He gave us another gift nearly as precious - our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Coast Guardsmen, and Marines - to safeguard that gift and guarantee no force on this earth can ever steal it away.

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

It's been an honor to wear our nation's uniform.

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

The military is a path of the unknown. I wasn't in denial about the risk.

I am proud to be a SEAL and serve in the military.

I remember the first time I put on the Army uniform. I just felt like a totally different person - I felt proud.

I come from a military family.

It is an honor and a privilege that I am to be the sponsor of the USS Michael Murphy.