Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse put together a list of the best quotes from newly nominated Secretary of Defense General James “Mad Dog” Mattis, “The Warrior-Monk”:
If you want to know why Gen James Mattis – "the Warrior-Monk" – inspires many folks, here are some excerpts from his letters & interviews…
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
…and here they are:
1.
“Demonstrate to the world there is ‘No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy’ than a U.S. Marine.”
– Gen. James Mattis https://t.co/zk9hOxknY7
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
2.
"While we'll move aggressively [vs resistance], we'll treat all others w/decency, demonstrating chivalry &soldierly compassion"
-Gen Mattis https://t.co/zk9hOxknY7— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
3.
We will "fight with a happy heart and strong spirit.”
– Gen. James Mattis https://t.co/zk9hOxknY7— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
4.
For "the sake of the men who…[in battles past] never lost their nerve
-carry out your mission & keep your honor clean."
-Gen James Mattis https://t.co/zk9hOxknY7— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
5.
“Find the enemy that wants to end this [glorious American] experiment, and kill every one of them.”
– Gen. James Mattis https://t.co/zk9hOxknY7
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
6.
“No war is over until the enemy says…We may think it over, we may declare it over, but in fact the enemy gets a vote."
– Gen. James Mattis https://t.co/zk9hOxknY7— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
7.
“Marines don’t know how to spell the word defeat.”
– Gen. James Mattis https://t.co/zk9hOxknY7
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
8.
In Afghanistan, some "guys slap women around for 5 yrs b/c they didn’t wear a veil. [Guys] like that ain’t got no manhood…"
– Gen. Mattis https://t.co/zk9hOxknY7— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
9.
“I come in peace…
But I’m pleading with you,
with tears in my eyes:
If you f@#k with me, I’ll kill you all.”– Gen. James Mattis https://t.co/zk9hOxknY7
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
10.
“There is nothing better than getting shot at and missed. It’s really great.”
– Gen. James Mattis https://t.co/zk9hOxknY7
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
11.
“There are hunters & victims. By your discipline, cunning, obedience & alertness, you will decide if you're a hunter or victim"
– Gen Mattis https://t.co/zk9hOxknY7— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
12.
“You are part of the world’s most feared & trusted force. Engage your brain before you engage your weapon."
-Gen James Mattis, Warrior-Monk https://t.co/zk9hOxknY7— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
And this isn’t a quote from Gen. Mattis, but it’s too great not to include:
Two guys I know, now nearly middle age, who were once under Gen. Mattis' command:
"If I could fight under him again, I'd reenlist today." https://t.co/zk9hOxknY7
— Ben Sasse (@BenSasse) December 2, 2016
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