Experience informs us that the first defence of weak minds is to recriminate.
Defense Quotes
Why wouldn’t an enhanced deterrent, a more stable peace, a better prospect to denying the ones who enter conflict in the first place to have a reduction of offensive systems and an introduction to defensive capability. I believe that is the route this country will eventually go.
Attack is the best form of defense.
The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.
There is nothing that a good defense cannot beat a better offense. In other words, a good offense wins.
A thorn defends the rose, harming only those who would steal the blossom.
The power and diversity of the Armed Forces, active Guard and Reserve, the resolve of our fellow citizens, the flexibility in our command to navigate international waters that remain troubled are all essential to our security.
When men talk about defense they always claim to be protecting women and children, but they never ask the women and children what they think.
Even a hare will bite when it is cornered.
Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Tolerance in the face of tyranny is no virtue.