Posted on 05/29/2017 4:10:28 AM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
Sec. of Defense James Mattis, known for his frank quotes about the realities of war, offered up a line befitting his nickname, “Mad Dog,” during an interview airing Sunday. “What keeps you awake at night?” CBS “Face the Nation” host John Dickerson asked Mattis. “Nothing,” a stonefaced Mattis responded. “I keep other people awake at night.” WATCH: (Video) Mattis’ remark is sure to join a long list of the former Marine general’s most memorable quotes. “When you men get home and face an anti-war protester, look at him in the eyes and shake his hand. Then, wink at his girlfriend
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On my mom’s side ALL her brothers were in the fight in the Pacific and ALL survived somehow. One is still with us. His name is Artie. He was a squid and so was one other. The other two were Air Force.
Marines and Sailors fight each other. That’s just how it is and will always be. But, boy, when they are in battle together, there’s an incredible love between them! We know that!
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