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My father and brothers were in the military.

My father-in-law was once Chairman of Military Affairs in the Senate, the latter part of the Wilson Administrations. He knew a lot about and was fond of the Army.

My father was career military. He was a veteran, he was a doctor of political science, he taught at West Point and Air Command Staff and lectured at the War College.

I grew up in a time when people believed in duty, honor and country. My grandfathers were both officers. My father was a General in the Air Force. My brother and I were both in the Army. I've always felt a kinship with soldiers; I think it's possible to support the warrior and be against the war.

I remember saying goodbye to my father the night he left to join the Navy. He didn't have to. He was older than other servicemen and had a family to support but he wanted to be a part of the fight against fascism, not just make movies about it. I admired this about him.

My father and all my uncles on both sides served in the military in World War II and Korea.

There's a tradition of public service in my family. I'm one of three boys that joined the military. My father was in the Peace Corps.

It turns out one of my ancestors fought in the Continental Army, so I was inducted into the Sons of the American Revolution.

And my father, after all, was a nationalist.

The only important thing I have to say is that my father never fought against his country.