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 promoted to various other higher-ranking positions, he served as a convening authority in court-martial proceedings against various marines who had been accused of atrocities - for example, in the Haditha massacre, where a group of marines went on a killing spree after one in their unit was killed.
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… - James Mattis
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…
- James Mattis
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… - James Mattis
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…
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… - James Mattis
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…
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… - James Mattis
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…
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- … - James Mattis
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 are part of the world's most feared and trusted force. Engage your brain before you engage your weapon. - James Mattis
You are part of the world's most feared and trusted force. Engage your brain before you engage your weapon.
Nothing keeps me awake at night. I keep other people awake at night. - James Mattis
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. - James Mattis
There are hunters and there are victims. By your discipline...you will decide if you are a hunter or a victim.
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. - James Mattis
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.
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