The nation's obligation to her defenders is as old as that defense itself.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
If you are going to have to play defense all the time, you cannot have the kind of ingenuity, assertiveness, independence, and intelligence which is what has made our country strong.
It is the habit of every aggressor nation to claim that it is acting on the defensive.
Adequate defense has been the catchword of every militarist for centuries.
The right of self defense never ceases. It is among the most sacred, and alike necessary to nations and to individuals, and whether the attack be made by Spain herself or by those who abuse her power, its obligation is not the less strong.
The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.
National defense is the sacred duty of the young and all other people.
There can be no defence like elaborate courtesy.
The only ground on which a neutral State can claim respect at the hands of belligerents is, that, so far as she is concerned, their rights are protected.
Right is its own defense.
The only defense is offense, which means that you have to kill more women and children more quickly than the enemy if you wish to save yourselves.