My dad was a Methodist minister. – 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
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
When I was a youngster growing up in South Dakota, we never referred to the national debt, it was always referred to as the war debt because it stemmed from World War I. – George McGovern
Im sure there were times when I wish I had thought, Gosh, that might really embarrass mom and dad, but our parents didnt raise us to think about them. Theyre very selfless and they wanted us to have as normal of a college life as possible. So really, we didnt think of any repercussions. – Jenna Bush