Marine General Quotes

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March 18, 2013

Gen. James Mattis, known to his troops as “Mad Dog Mattis,” is retiring after 41 years of military service. The Marine Corps Times is calling Mattis the “most revered Marine in a generation.”

Mattis has been commander of the United States Central Command since 2010 and led the 1st Marine Division into Iraq in 2003.

According to reports, President Barack Obama decided to force the Marine Corps legend out early because he rubbed civilian officials the wrong way, and forced them to answer tough questions regarding Iran. Mattis was an inspirational leader of men and his powerful words will go down in history. Here are some of the best words the “Mad Dog” has had to offer:

  1. “I don’t lose any sleep at night over the
    potential for failure. I cannot even spell the word.”

(San Diego Union Tribune)

  1. “The first time you blow someone away is not an insignificant event. That said, there are some assholes in the world that just
    need to be shot.”
    (Business Insider)

  2. “I come in peace. I didn’t bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you screw with me I’ll kill you all.”
    (San Diego Union Tribune)

  3. “Find the enemy that wants to end this
    experiment (in American democracy) and kill every one of them until they’re so sick of the killing that they leave us and our freedoms intact.”
    (San Diego Union Tribune)

  4. “Marines don’t know how to spell the word defeat.”
    (Business Insider)

  5. “Be polite, be professional–but have a plan to kill everybody you meet.”
    (San Diego Union Tribune)

  6. “The most important six inches on the
    battlefield is between your ears.”
    (San Diego Union Tribune)

  7. “You are part of the world’s most feared and trusted force. Engage your brain before you engage your weapon.”
    (Mattis’ Letter To 1st Marine Division)

Gen. Mattis in 2006

  1. “There are hunters and there are victims. By your discipline, cunning, obedience and alertness, you will decide if you are a hunter or a victim.”
    (Business Ins
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  1. “No war is over until the enemy says it’s
    over. We may think it over, we may declare it over, but in fact, the enemy gets a vote.”
    (Defense News)

I like it.

Redfish Baron Extraordinaire

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Originally posted by 23Sailfish
  1. “No war is over until the enemy says it’s
    over. We may think it over, we may declare it over, but in fact, the enemy gets a vote.”
    (Defense News)

I like it.

Me too, and this one…

  1. “You cannot allow any of your people to avoid the brutal facts. If they start living in a dream world, it’s going to be bad.”
    (San Diego Union Tribune)

Gen. James Mattis is a dying breed of Military Leader. Note the word Military… so many civilians just don’t get it.

I think all Americans should serve a minimum of 2 years military service to be a citizen. Might just give some of the free ice cream generation a sense of pride to be an American. You only get your obuma care if you served… or at least tried to.

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I think all Americans should serve a minimum of 2 years military service to be a citizen

Or to vote. Or to run for the Presidency.

Capt. Larry Teuton
Cracker Built Custom Boats

“Ships are the nearest things to dreams that hands have ever made.” -Robert N. Rose

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My Uncle is a retired Sgt Major in the Marine Corps and I swear I want to get these quotes framed for him. Ton of respect for that man.

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Originally posted by Fred67 I think all Americans should serve a minimum of 2 years military service to be a citizen.
The strength of the American Military is based on the fact that it's voluntary. You choose to defend our country.

I do agree with your general point though. If you want the free money and are able bodied, I’m sure there’s a latrine somewhere that needs cleaning