Jim Mattis on Time
Browse 4 quotations attributed to Jim Mattis, catalogued under time, with dates where available.
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Attributed to Jim Mattis, entry #52409: "Reading sheds light on our dark path ahead. By traveling into the past, I enhance my grasp of the present."
Attributed to Jim Mattis, entry #56951: "Good afternoon, Marines. Thank you for your attention so late on a Friday. I know the women of Southern California are waiting for you, so I won't waste your time."
4 Quotes by Jim Mattis on Time
"Reading sheds light on our dark path ahead. By traveling into the past, I enhance my grasp of the present."
"Good afternoon, Marines. Thank you for your attention so late on a Friday. I know the women of Southern California are waiting for you, so I won't waste your time."
"None of the widely touted new technologies and weapons systems "would have helped me in the last three years . But I could have used cultural training language training. I could have used more products from American universities understood the world does not revolve around America and embrace coalitions and allies for all of the strengths that they bring us."
"It’s good to be back and I’m grateful to serve alongside you as Secretary of Defense. Together with the Intelligence Community we are the sentinels and guardians of our nation. We need only look to you, the uniformed and civilian members of the Department and your families, to see the fundamental unity of our country. You represent an America committed to the common good; an America that is never complacent about defending its freedoms; and an America that remains a steady beacon of hope for all mankind. Every action we take will be designed to ensure our military is ready to fight today and in the future. Recognizing that no nation is secure without friends, we will work with the State Department to strengthen our alliances. Further, we are devoted to gaining full value from every taxpayer dollar spent on defense, thereby earning the trust of Congress and the American people. I am confident you will do your part. I pledge to you I’ll do my best as your Secretary."