The first time you blow someone away is not an insignificant event. That said, there are some *******s in the world that just need to be shot. There ….

You've been told that you're broken, that you're damaged goods and should be labeled victims. I don't buy it. The truth, instead, is that you are the….

I think the core problem is much closer to recognizing where force is of value, where it is useful, and to distinguish that from situations in which ….

I would consider the principal threats to start with Russia, and it would certainly include any nations that are looking to intimidate nations around….

Treachery has existed as long as there's been warfare, and there's always been a few people that you couldn't trust..

For the mission's sake, our country's sake, and the sake of the men who carried the Division's colors in the past battles - who fought for life and n….

What concerned me was that [James Mattis] played not only a critical role as a battlefield commander in Fallujah, but also, afterwards, when he was p….

We've backed off in good faith to try and give you a chance to straighten this problem out. But I am going to beg with you for a minute. I'm going to….

I think, broadly speaking, the US military's role - US military activism in various parts of the Islamic world over the past several decades has been….

Ultimately, a real understanding of history means that we face NOTHING new under the sun..

There are some people who think you have to hate them in order to shoot them. I don't think you do. It's just business..

What would you do differently as defense secretary to compensate for this record in which the greatest military in the world, as we are constantly to….

We are going to have to continue to keep the pressure on the enemy. There is no room for complacency on this..

The American people and the American military will never get used to civilian casualties. And we will - we will fight against that every way we can p….

If in order to kill the enemy you have to kill an innocent, don't take the shot. Don't create more enemies than you take out by some immoral act..

Nothing keeps me awake at night. I keep other people awake at night..

There are hunters and there are victims. By your discipline...you will decide if you are a hunter or a victim..

North Korea is a direct threat to the United States. They have been very clear in their rhetoric we don't have to wait until they have an intercont- ….

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..

You are part of the world's most feared and trusted force. Engage your brain before you engage your weapon..

You can overcome wrong technology. Your people have the initiative, they see the problem, no big deal ... you can't overcome bad culture. You've gott….