Jаmеѕ Nоrmаn "Jim" Mаttiѕ (Bоrn September 8, 1950) iѕ thе 26th аnd сurrеnt Unitеd Stаtеѕ Sесrеtаrу of Dеfеnѕе, ѕеrving in the Trumр Administration.
Mаttiѕ iѕ a rеtirеd Unitеd Stаtеѕ Marine Cor...
We all recognize that the Mid-east is dissolving into crises, and we know terrorism did not start with 9-11. James Mattis
We all recognize that the Mid-east is dissolving into crises, and we know terrorism did not start with 9-11.
As commanders and staff officers, we are coaches and sentries for our units: how can we coach anything if we don't know a hell of a lot more than just the TTPs? James Mattis
As commanders and staff officers, we are coaches and sentries for our units: how can we coach anything if we don't know a hell of a lot more than just the TTPs?
No matter how bad any situation, cynicism has no positive impact. Watching the news, you might notice that cynicism and victim hood often seem to go hand-in-hand, but not for veterans. James Mattis
No matter how bad any situation, cynicism has no positive impact. Watching the news, you might notice that cynicism and victim hood often seem to go hand-in-hand, but not for veterans.
While victim-hood in America is exalted, I don't think our veterans should join those ranks. James Mattis
While victim-hood in America is exalted, I don't think our veterans should join those ranks.
I would just say there is one misperception of our veterans, and that is they are somehow damaged goods. I don't buy it. James Mattis
I would just say there is one misperception of our veterans, and that is they are somehow damaged goods. I don't buy it.
The Marines have landed, and we now own a piece of Afghanistan. James Mattis
The Marines have landed, and we now own a piece of Afghanistan.
The Corps is in good hands, and it's been a privilege to serve with the Leathernecks. Now it's time to go. James Mattis
The Corps is in good hands, and it's been a privilege to serve with the Leathernecks. Now it's time to go.
I'm on record that it didn't really traumatize me to do away with some people. James Mattis
I'm on record that it didn't really traumatize me to do away with some people.
Demonstrate to the world, there is 'No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy' than a U.S. Marine. James Mattis
Demonstrate to the world, there is 'No Better Friend, No Worse Enemy' than a U.S. Marine.
Don't create more enemies than you take out by some immoral act. James Mattis
Don't create more enemies than you take out by some immoral act.
I've always found, give me a pack of cigarettes and a couple of beers, and I do better with that than I do with torture. James Mattis
I've always found, give me a pack of cigarettes and a couple of beers, and I do better with that than I do with torture.
Sometimes there are no good guys. There are no bad guys. It seems like everybody is in the middle. James Mattis
Sometimes there are no good guys. There are no bad guys. It seems like everybody is in the middle.