Norman Schwarzkopf Quotes

Seven months ago I could give a single command and 541,000 people would immediately obey it. Today I can’t get a plumber to come to my house.

I asked you to be the thunder and lightning of Desert Storm. You were all of that and more.

I don’t consider myself dovish and I certainly don’t consider myself hawkish. Maybe I would describe myself as owlish-that is wise enough to understand that you want to do everything possible to avoid war.

We are not going after Saddam Hussein. If I can eliminate his ability to communicate with his forces, I would be entirely satisfied with that result.