James Forrestal Quotes

• The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years.

  James Forrestal

  Military, War, Mean

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• For the only way in which a durable peace can be created is by world-wide restoration of economic activity and international trade.

  James Forrestal

  Restoration, World, Way

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• Courage is the capacity to conduct oneself with restraint in times of prosperity and with courage and tenacity when things do not go well.

  James Forrestal

  Courage, Prosperity, Tenacity

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• If these assets were set up as a revolving fund with which Japan could import raw materials for its industries, Japanese exports could again enter the channels of world trade-and Japanese workers would have employment and something to eat.

  James Forrestal

  Japan, Raw Materials, Employment

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• This country cannot afford the deceptive luxury of waging defensive warfare.

  James Forrestal

  Country, Luxury, Hype

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• By providing outstanding economic leadership, this country can wage its attack successfully - and can thereby build the foundations of a peaceful world.

  James Forrestal

  Love, Leadership, Country

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• Moreover, the accomplishment of Russia's aims has been greatly simplified by the fact that we have heretofore offered the world no practical antidote for the Russian poison.

  James Forrestal

  Russia, Accomplishment, Poison

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• If all Europe lies flat while the Russian mob tramps over it, we will then be faced with a war under difficult circumstances, and with a very good chance of losing it.

  James Forrestal

  War, Lying, Europe

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• As in the war of 1941-45, our victory and our survival depend on how and where we attack.

  James Forrestal

  War, Survival, Victory

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