John Joseph Pershing Quotes

In a war, the hearts and minds of the people on the home front are just as important as the hearts and minds of those in the war zone.

France is my home; you are my family. I am carrying all of you in my heart.

It keeps you motivated to know that everyone has your back.

Everybody needs encouragement, even when things are going well.

The eyes of the world are upon you. The hopes and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.

Caron, Even though you just got here a few months ago, We've grown so close over these last few weeks And, I can remember, When you first got here, You wrote a piece of paper in my locker... I don't know why I'm crying so much man... You wrote a piece of paper in my locker that said, "KD MVP." And that's after we had lost two or three straight. And I don't really say much in those moments, But I remember that. I go home and I think about that stuff man. When you got people behind you, You can do whatever. And I thank you man, I appreciate you.

A thoughtful mind, when it sees a nation's flag, sees not the flag, but the nation itself.

I just hope I can give positive energy to the squad.

The area where we are the greatest is the area in which we inspire, encourage and connect with another human being.

When you got people behind you, you can do whatever.

When a country is at war we want Congressmen, regardless of party, to back up the government of the United States.

The soldier is the Army. No army is better than its soldiers. The Soldier is also a citizen. In fact, the highest obligation and privilege of citizenship is that of bearing arms for one’s country

Once the war against Saddam begins, we expect every American to support our military, and if they can't do that, to shut up.

As Commander in Chief, I will maintain the strongest military in the world, keep faith with our troops and go after those who would do us harm. But after a decade of war, I think we all recognize we've got to do some nation building here at home, rebuilding our roads, our bridges and especially caring for our Veterans who sacrificed so much for our freedom.

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.

let's do it for Johnny

My dear and old country, here we are once again together faced with a heavy trial.

The only one," he murmured. His chin dipped a little bit. "You know that, Dru? You're the only person who's ever believed in me. You know what that'll do to a guy?" What?"I-" "It makes him want to live up to it.

I do not mean to exclude altogether the idea of patriotism. I know it exists, and I know it has done much in the present contest. But I will venture to assert, that a great and lasting war can never be supported on this principle alone. It must be aided by a prospect of interest, or some reward.

You've been my inspiration, through the lies you were the truth. My world is a better place because of you.

If you love people, if you love the country, if you believe that everybody in the country contributes to making it great - if you love everybody and you want the best for them and if you know how they can achieve the best for them - you can't be afraid to tell them.

My mentor said, 'Let's go do it', not 'You go do it'. How powerful when someone says, 'Let's!'

Who really benefits from discouragement? More often than not, encouragement is exactly what is needed.

We have room in this country for but one flag, the Stars and Stripes!