Whenever America sends its citizens into harm's way, it must do so with eyes wide open.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of being fully aware of the consequences before sending military personnel into dangerous situations.
John McCain's quote underscores the moral and ethical responsibility of leaders when they make decisions that put citizens, especially military personnel, in harm's way. It serves as a reminder that such decisions should not be taken lightly and require careful consideration, awareness of risks, and a genuine understanding of the implications these actions entail for the individuals and the nation as a whole.
In practice
In a speech advocating for military intervention, one could reference this quote to emphasize the need for careful decision-making.
Giap was a master of logistics, but his reputation rests on more than that. His victories were achieved by a patient strategy that he and Ho Chi Minh were convinced would succeed - an unwavering resolve to suffer immense casualties and the near total destruction of their country to defeat any adversary, no matter how powerful.
For decades we have been living lives of abundance, with little regard for our natural resources or global health. But we are now facing hard choices in our energy policy. Future generations - my children and grandchildren, along with yours - will have to live with the decisions we make today. And so it is time for us to make some tough and - hopefully - smart choices regarding our energy use and production before it is too late.
We need a free press. We must have it. It's vital.
I appreciate our government's determination to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the Bytyqi brothers, which Serbia's Interior Minister has rightly called 'an exceptionally serious crime,' and hope the Serbian government's pledge of full cooperation... is matched by a final accounting of their murder.
What is most troubling about Mr. Putin's aggression in Crimea is that it reflects a growing disregard for America's credibility in the world. That has emboldened other aggressive actors - from Chinese nationalists to Al Qaeda terrorists and Iranian theocrats.
For Mr. Putin, vacillation invites aggression. His world is a brutish, cynical place, where power is worshiped, weakness is despised, and all rivalries are zero-sum.
Ten soldiers wisely led will beat a hundred without a head.
...the best leaders are servant leaders - they serve those they lead.
It's no accident many accuse me of conducting public affairs with my heart instead of my head. Well, what if I do?.. Those who don't know how to weep with their whole heart don't know how to laugh either.
To get the best coaching outcomes, always have your 1-on-1's on your employee's turf not yours. In your office the truth hides.
When I created Buffy, I wanted to create a female icon, but I also wanted to be very careful to surround her with men that not only have no problem with the idea of a female leader, but were in fact engaged and even attracted to the idea.
I will not seek, and I will not accept the nomination of my party for another term as your president.
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