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.
George McGovernI thought the Vietnam war was an utter, unmitigated disaster, so it was very hard for me to say anything good about it.
George McGovernEmpathy is born out of the old biblical injunction 'Love the neighbor as thyself.'
George McGovernI'm fed up to the ears with old men dreaming up wars for young men to die in.
George McGovernThe highest patriotism is not a blind acceptance of official policy, but a love of one's country deep enough to call her to a higher plain.
George McGovern