When you're in operations, the best thing you can do at the top level is get the strategy right. You have to get the big ideas right, you have to determine what is the policy, what is the level of effort you're willing to commit to it? And then you delegate to those who have to execute that strategy to the appropriate level. What's the appropriate level? It's the level where people are trained and equipped to take decisions so we move swiftly against the enemy.
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…
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…
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…
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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