In any case, decisions on troop levels in the American system of government are not made by any general or set of generals but by the civilian leadership of the war effort. – Bill Kristol
If Romney explains why where we are with Obama is unacceptable, why whither we are tending is even worse – and why his own alternative path forward is superior – then we trust the American people to make the right choice in November. – Bill Kristol
Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism. – Bill Kristol
There will be trying times during Obamas presidency, and liberty will need staunch defenders. Can Obama reshape liberalism to be, as it was under F.D.R., a fighting faith, unapologetically patriotic and strong in the defense of liberty? That would be a service to our country. – Bill Kristol
Certain peer pressures encourage little fingers to learn how to hold a football instead of a crayon. Rumors circulate around the schoolyard: kids who draw or wear white socks and bring violins to school on Wednesdays might have cooties. I confess to having yielded to these pressures. – Chris Van Allsburg