“I knew from history that war comes with frightening regularity, often ...” — Stanley A. McChrystal Quote

“I knew from history that war comes with frightening regularity, often fought over the same ground and similar causes as previous conflicts.”

“Public broadcasting makes our nation smarter, stronger and, yes, safer.”

“I don't miss the bureaucracy of being in the Army. But I still love the relationships you can build. And it doesn't have to be in military service - it can be anything you're doing with someone that matters. You develop a bond.”

“Unfortunately, my dad had a brain tumor, and my father-in-law passed away from leukemia, so I spend a lot of time on those two causes. I also tend to support military charities like Warrior Gateway, which helps guys transition from combat back into civilian life.”

“This is a day of little faith - of few convictions - a day when men seem to have no great causes and no great passions. So in frustration, in disappointment, they are inclined to say, 'You can't change human nature.' It is true that we cannot change human nature. But God can.”