Our landings have failed and I have withdrawn the troops. My decision to attack at this time and place was based on the best information available. The troops, the air and the Navy did all that bravery could do. If any blame or fault attaches to the attempt it is mine alone.

The United States never lost a soldier or a foot of ground in my administration. We kept the peace. People asked how it happened - by God, it didn't just happe…

I hate war as only a soldier who has lived it can, only as one who has seen its brutality, its stupidity.

In preparing for battle, I have always found that plans are useless but planning is indispensable.