We do not draw red lines unless we intend to carry them out. We have made very clear that we are willing to work with China, and we believe China has tried to be helpful.

You are part of the world's most feared and trusted force. Engage your brain before you engage your weapon.

Find the enemy that wants to end this experiment (in American democracy) and kill every one of them until they're so sick of the killing that they leave us and our freedoms intact.

PowerPoint makes us stupid.

I don't lose any sleep at night over the potential for failure. I cannot even spell the word.

Demonstrate to the world there is "No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy" than a U.S. Marine.

The most important six inches on the battlefield is between your ears.

If in order to kill the enemy you have to kill an innocent, don't take the shot. Don't create more enemies than you take out by some immoral act.

No war is over until the enemy says it's over. We may think it over, we may declare it over, but in fact, the enemy gets a vote.

There are hunters and there are victims. By your discipline...you will decide if you are a hunter or a victim.

You've been told that you're broken. That you're damaged goods ... there is also Post-Traumatic Growth. You come back from war stronger and more sure of who you are.

He pries me from his chest and drops his hand from the back of my head, tracing my ear, along my jawline. He snatches his fingers a moment before they press into my lip.

Satan wants to lure us into his traps, and he knows exactly what kind of “bait” will appeal to us. He knows what we’re like, and he will attack us exactly where we are the weakest.

What kind of morons do you have working at newspapers in Austin that would base an entire review of an artist's performance on whether or not they had a good seat?

There are many who would take my time. I shun them. There are some who share my time. I am entertained by them.

Modern medical advances have helped millions of people live longer, healthier lives. We owe these improvements to decades of investment in medical research

There is no greater call to service than that of our brave men and women who serve our country in combat across the globe.

One thing I've learned is that I'm not the owner of my talent; I'm the manager of it.

I basically started playing violin at the age of six. That lasted about three years because my previous teacher died and the second teacher didn't really know how to successfully get me going.

I'm not the greatest driver. I don't know if I'll ever master the art.