Neglected by Congress below, distressed with the small-pox; want of Generals and discipline in our Army, which may rather be called a great rabble, our credit and reputation lost, and great part of the country; and a powerful foreign enemy advancing upon us, are so many difficulties we cannot surmount them. Benedict Arnold More Benedict Arnold Quotes 2
While we would certainly prefer to be the single supplier of helmets to the Army, we realize that was unlikely to happen with this latest bid, given the military's desire to not limit production to an exclusive manufacturer. William Lambert More William Lambert Quotes 1
When you talk to fellas and girls at Walter Reed [Army Medical Center], they're very appreciative of the stuff we've done, ... They even know of my organization, which surprises me. John Rowan More John Rowan Quotes 1
The British army accepted that. I respect that and told them: 'Congratulations, I'm proud these soldiers far away from home will see it.' . Christian Carion More Christian Carion Quotes 1
The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in war. He had neither a national army nor an organized church. Charles Eastman Sioux Author More Charles Eastman Quotes 1
I have been up to see the Congress and they do not seem to be able to do anything except to eat peanuts and chew tobacco, while my army is starving. Robert E. Lee American Soldier More Robert E. Lee Quotes 1
Every friend of freedom must be as revolted as I am by the prospect of turning the United States into an armed camp, by the vision of jails filled with casual drug users and of an army of enforcers empowered to invade the liberty of citizens on slight evidence. Milton Friedman American Economist More Milton Friedman Quotes 1
I guess if you're stupid enough to join the army without thinking about getting shot at, then you really are a fool. James Blunt English Musician More James Blunt Quotes 1
When this sad war is over we will all return to our homes, and feel that we can ask no higher honor than the proud consciousness that we belonged to the Army of the Potomac. George B. McClellan American Soldier More George B. McClellan Quotes 1
We were pretty good mates until the Beatles started to split up and Yoko came into it. It was more like old army buddies splitting up on account of wedding bells. Paul McCartney English Musician More Paul McCartney Quotes 0
When I read that the British army had landed thirty-two thousand troops - and I had realized, not very long before, that Philadelphia only had thirty thousand people in it - it practically lifted me out of my chair. David McCullough American Historian More David McCullough Quotes 0
We also very importantly recommend continued growth in the Army and the Marine Corps end strength. John M. McHugh American Politician More John M. McHugh Quotes 0
After the outbreak of war, in April 1940, we left Geneva with our three children aged 4 years, 2 years and 2 weeks only to become part of the disordered refugee crowds fleeing across France from the German army. James Meade English Economist More James Meade Quotes 0
The prosperity of a nation requires the protection of a senate. Hereafter a national senate may require the protection of a national army. Thomas Francis Meagher Irish Soldier More Thomas Francis Meagher Quotes 0
Bring the army of the faithful through. George Meredith English Novelist More George Meredith Quotes 0
I was a Navy officer writing about Navy problems and I simply stole this lovely Army nurse and popped her into a Navy uniform, where she has done very well for herself. James A. Michener American Novelist More James A. Michener Quotes 0
The eventual place the American army should take on the western front was to a large extent influenced by the vital question of communication and supply. Kelly Miller American Sociologist More Kelly Miller Quotes 0
The French were generous in giving us assistance in corps and army artillery, with its personnel, and we were confident from the start of our superiority over the enemy in guns of all calibers. Kelly Miller American Sociologist More Kelly Miller Quotes 0
How long was I in the army? Five foot eleven. Spike Milligan Irish Comedian More Spike Milligan Quotes 0
Then one day I read about a book that said that the church is the only army that shoots its wounded. Keith Miller American Author More Keith Miller Quotes 0
I spent two years in the Army. And my older brother, who was also a great positive influence on me, encouraged me to think about law school, and I said - well, I didn't have any money. George J. Mitchell American Politician More George J. Mitchell Quotes 0
In my proper character, I am an officer of the United States Army. Zebulon Pike American Soldier More Zebulon Pike Quotes 0
I became a Communist because I fell in love with a man who was a Red and entered the Army to take care of the Fascists, and I knew it would please him if I became one. Karen Morley American Actress More Karen Morley Quotes 0