History will find some of you but not all of you. Because you can't know which of you will make history, you must do your best to be ready. Martin Dempsey findhistorymake Change image and share on social
My belief is that when the military is used as the sole instrument of power, that never has a good outcome. If there's no one to take ownership and develop that failed state, human suffering can be even worse than that created by the conflict itself. Martin Dempsey badlybeliefconflict share on social
The more we can treat people equally, the more likely they are to treat each other equally. Martin Dempsey equallypeopletreat Change image and share on social
The American people should not wonder where their military leaders draw the line between military advice and political preference. And our nation's soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines should not wonder about the political leanings and motivations of their leaders. Martin Dempsey adviceairmanamerican share on social
I've been in the group that believes it's in our national interest to close Guantanamo. It does create a psychological scar on our national values. Whether it should or not, it does. Martin Dempsey believeclosecreate Change image and share on social
I worked hard at whatever task I was given and embraced leadership opportunities, whether as a crossing guard, an altar boy, or a general. Martin Dempsey altarboycross Change image and share on social
ISIL is inspiring groups that already exist to rebrand themselves, but in rebranding themselves into a more radical ideology. That's what makes it dangerous. Martin Dempsey dangerousexistgroup Change image and share on social
My mother cried when I told her I really didn't want to go to West Point. So I went. Martin Dempsey crymotherpoint Change image and share on social
Relieving the risk of a nuclear conflict with Iran diplomatically is superior than trying to do that militarily. Martin Dempsey conflictdiplomaticallyiran Change image and share on social
I graduated from West Point in 1974. It was an all-male institution. I went back to teach at West Point in 1984 and found the place far better than it was when I had been a cadet... I attributed a good amount of that to the fact that we opened up the academy to women. Martin Dempsey academyamountattribute share on social
