Antoine Fuqua Quotes

Of course, for me, having served 22 years in the military and to have the opportunity to continue to serve my country is a great honor and is a privilege. So that's what makes it special each and every day.

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.

My father and brothers were in the military.

My mother served in the Armed Forces.

I can say with pride that I have a brother who served with distinction in the Indian Army.

I have members of my family who are in the military. I have friends who are in the military. Classmates who served in the military.

I come from a military family, where service is seen as a badge of honor.

I was born in a family with a strong military background, so I chose to be a soldier.

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.

The one word you use in military flying is duty. It's your duty. You have no control over outcome, no control over pick-and-choose. It's duty.

National defense is the sacred duty of the young and all other people.

The security of our nation depends on the men and women who are willing to sacrifice their safety, and possibly their lives, to protect the freedoms the rest of us enjoy.

Our men and women in our armed forces are the real heroes in this conflict.

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

I have two sons. Both served. One as a marine officer in Iraq, one as an army officer in Afghanistan. I do not see - want to see one parent or loved one worrying about getting a call in the middle of the night. I would not place one American life at risk unless it was absolutely necessary. But to destroy ISIS, it is necessary.

I think it's really important for people to hear what our men and women in the military have to say.

My grandfather is a retired Marine, and I've always had a great deal of respect for anyone who serves our country.

My son joined the army to protect America, not Israel.

Freedom is secured every day by our men and women in uniform. We must build a future worthy of their sacrifice.

I wanted to join the Army the sign said 'Be All That You Can Be', they told me it wasn't enough.

What I feel most strongly here being in Congress is kind of the burden - the good burden - of representing all of our military.

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.

Everything starts and finishes with the soldier.

We did not raise armies for glory or for conquest.