Melvin Laird Quotes

• In this world it is becoming more and more unpopular to be a Christian. Soon it may become dangerous.

  Melvin Laird

  Christian, World, May

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• At home and abroad, military men and women are showing purpose and dedication in defending American ideas. They are performing in our country's best traditions under circumstances both difficult and complex. Thanks to their determined spirit of patriotism and professionalism, our country has a powerful and unified defense team, employing its forces in the constant quest for peace and freedom.

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  Country, Powerful, Team

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• A politician would do well to remember that he has to live with his conscience longer than he does with his constituents.

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  Doe, Politics, Remember

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• During Richard Nixon’s first term, when I served as secretary of defense, we withdrew U.S. forces from Vietnam while building up the South’s ability to defend itself. The result was a success - until Congress snatched defeat from the jaws of victory by cutting off funding for our ally in 1975. Washington should follow a similar strategy now, but this time finish the job properly.

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  Jobs, Cutting, Building Up

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