George Stanley McGovern (July 19, 1922 – October 21, 2012) was an American historian, author and U.S. Representative, U.S.
I did frequently refer to my war record in World War II, but not in any flamboyant way. Use this quote
I was the guy who was constantly speaking out against the Vietnam War. I have no regrets about that. Use this quote
It is not patriotic to commit young Americans to war unless our national security clearly requires it. Use this quote
The truth is that I oppose the Iraq war, just as I opposed the Vietnam War, because these two conflicts have weakened the U.S. and diminished our standing in the world and our national security. Use this quote
I thought the Vietnam war was an utter, unmitigated disaster, so it was very hard for me to say anything good about it. Use this quote
There is a strong tendency in the United States to rally round the flag and their troops, no matter how mistaken the war. Use this quote
It's a tough thing, to know what to do about a war that deep in your gut you feel is wrong and yet watch your peers going off to fight in that war. Use this quote
