Melvin Laird famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

A politician would do well to remember that he has to live with his conscience longer than he does with his constituents.
-- Melvin Laird

#Doe #Remember #Politician
During Richard Nixonâ€™s first term, when I served as secretary of defense, we withdrew U.S. forces from Vietnam while building up the Southâ€™s ability to defend itself. The result was a success - until Congress snatched defeat from the jaws of victory by cutting off funding for our ally in 1975. Washington should follow a similar strategy now, but this time finish the job properly.
-- Melvin Laird

#Jobs #Cutting #Victory
In this world it is becoming more and more unpopular to be a Christian. Soon it may become dangerous.
-- Melvin Laird

#Christian #World #May
At home and abroad, military men and women are showing purpose and dedication in defending American ideas. They are performing in our country's best traditions under circumstances both difficult and complex. Thanks to their determined spirit of patriotism and professionalism, our country has a powerful and unified defense team, employing its forces in the constant quest for peace and freedom.
-- Melvin Laird

#Country #Powerful #Team
During Richard Nixon’s first term, when I served as secretary of defense, we withdrew U.S. forces from Vietnam while building up the South’s ability to defend itself. The result was a success - until Congress snatched defeat from the jaws of victory by cutting off funding for our ally in 1975. Washington should follow a similar strategy now, but this time finish the job properly.
-- Melvin Laird

#Jobs #Cutting #Building Up

There is not a command God gives to His children for which He does not provide the enablement for obedience.
Oh, wonderful. I killed his father. He hates me. He knows how to make bombs. Come on, Wedge, how does this story end?
She who means no mischief does it all.
The QB is going to be judged, fair or unfair, on success in the playoffs. You remember QBs who have won 3 or 4 Super Bowls
My Dear Son... remember that you are accountable to your Maker for all your words and actions.
You must remember that some things legally right are not morally right.
A man could spend the rest of his life trying to remember what he shouldn't have said.
I can't remember all the times I've tried to tell myself to hold on to these moments as they pass
I remember my mistakes more than my success.
When politicians say "I'm in politics," it may or may not be possible to trust them, but when they say, "I'm in public service," you know you should flee.

Melvin Laird famous quotes

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