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Jim Mattis Quotes

American - Public | September 8, 1950 -

It is not scientifically possible to accurately predict the outcome of an action. To suggest otherwise runs contrary to historical experience and the nature of war.

Nature Experience War Action Predict

In a country with millions of people and cars going everywhere, the enemy is going to get a car bomb out there once in awhile.

Car People Country Enemy Out Going

There is only one 'retirement plan' for terrorists.

Retirement Plan Only Terrorists

Gains achieved at great cost against our enemy in Afghanistan are reversible.

Great Enemy Afghanistan Cost Against

In my line of work, the enemy gets a vote.

Work Enemy Vote Line Gets

Iran is not a nation-state; it's a revolutionary cause devoted to mayhem.

Revolutionary Devoted Mayhem Cause

Read about history, and you become aware that nothing starts with us.

History You Nothing Become Us Aware

Ultimately, a real understanding of history means that we face nothing new under the sun.

History Sun Face Understanding New

We should not fight wars without a clearly defined end state... when you go to war, it can't be a half-step.

Fight War End You Go Clearly

The military can buy our diplomats some time.

Time Military Buy Our Some

I don't write policy for my government.

Government Write Policy

I consider ISIS nothing more than an excuse for Iran to continue its mischief.

Nothing More Mischief Continue Than

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