“America is the world's engine but also its conscience. We are the petr...” — Martin Dempsey Quote

“America is the world's engine but also its conscience. We are the petri dish of diversity and inclusiveness.”

“I've been in the group that believes it's in our national interest to close Guantanamo. It does create a psychological scar on our national values. Whether it should or not, it does.”

“My mother cried when I told her I really didn't want to go to West Point. So I went.”

“Folks, you're the reason that the automobile industry is back. Whether it was the wage freezes, the plant closures, folks, you sacrificed to keep your companies open. Because of your productivity, the combined auto companies have committed to invest another $23 billion in expansion in America.”

“Here in America, we don't let our differences tear us apart. Not here. Because we know that our greatness comes from when we appreciate each other's strengths, when we learn from each other, when we lean on each other, because in this country, it's never been each person for themselves. No, we're all in this together. We always have been.”