John McCain

“ That year, North Korea attacked South Korea, and these young men gave their lives in combat — in the defense of someone else's freedom. At the bottom of that plaque is the West Point motto: "Duty, Honor, Country."
"Duty, Honor, Country." Tonight let's reflect on those words and how they apply to us. Tonight lets reflect on those words and how they apply to us. Lets reflect on whether George Bush or Michael Dukakis can best carry forth those values.
Duty. We have a duty to leave our children a safer world than the one in which we live. That means eliminating the threat of nuclear war. ”

“ It is honorable for Americans to help those struggling for their freedom throughout the world. From the shipyard workers fighting for solidarity at Gdansk to the freedom fighters in Afghanistan to the Cory Achene's of developing nations, we must support those struggling for their freedom because it is our heritage. Just as other nations supported our struggle for freedom over 200 years ago.
Honor. It is dishonorable for this nation to sell Central America down the river to communism. ”

“ I think that it is disgraceful that not once in Atlanta — not once — did Michael Dukakis or Lloyd Bentsen even mention this nation's veterans. George Bush, a distinguished combat pilot in World War II, clearly understands our obligations to those who have served and sacrificed.
Duty. We have a duty to provide this nation with the strongest and most reliable defense establishment on earth. We can be satisfied with nothing less. Before you believe the rhetoric or the liberal left that your defense dollars have been wasted, conduct a little test. ”