Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by John W. Vessey, Jr.

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Last updated on November 8, 2024.

John William "Jack" Vessey Jr. was a career officer in the United States Army. He attained the rank of general, and was most notable for his service as the tenth chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

American - Military man | Born: June 29, 1922

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My job is to give the president and secretary of defense military advice before they know they need it.

John W. Vessey, Jr.

More has been screwed up on the battlefield and misunderstood in the Pentagon because of a lack of understanding of the English language than any other single factor.

John W. Vessey, Jr.

Don't get small units caught in between the forces of history.

John W. Vessey, Jr.

Our strategy is one of preventing war by making it self-evident to our enemies that they're going to get their clocks cleaned if they start one.

John W. Vessey, Jr.

We have two companies of MARINES running all over this island and thousands of ARMY troops doing nothing!

John W. Vessey, Jr.

We have two companies of Marines running rampant all over the northern half of this island, and three Army regiments pinned down in the southwestern corner, doing nothing. What the hell is going on?

John W. Vessey, Jr.

Top 6 Quotes & Sayings by John W. Vessey, Jr.

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