I make one pledge above all others – to seek and speak the truth with all the resources of mind and spirit I command. – George McGovern
There is a strong tendency in the United States to rally round the flag and their troops, no matter how mistaken the war. – George McGovern
I would not plan to base my campaign primarily on opposition to the war in the Persian Gulf. – George McGovern
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 McGovern