“We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.”

“We sleep safely at night because rough men stand ready to visit violence on those who would harm us.”

“We sleep soundly in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence upon those who would do us harm.”

“We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.”

“There comes a precious moment in all of our lives when we are tapped on the shoulder and offered the opportunity to do something very special that is unique to us and our abilities, what a tragedy it would be if we are not ready or willing.”

“And do not suppose that this is the end. This is only the beginning of the reckoning. This is only the first sip, the first foretaste of a bitter cup which will be proffered to us year by year unless by a supreme recovery of moral health and martial vigour, we arise again and take our stand for freedom as in the olden time.”

“Those who can win a war well can rarely make a good peace and those who could make a good peace would never have won the war.”