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 thought the Vietnam war was an utter, unmitigated disaster, so it was very hard for me to say anything good about it. – George McGovern
I think it was my study of history that convinced me that the Democratic Party was more on the side of the average American. – George McGovern
I hope someday we will be able to proclaim that we have banished hunger in the United States, and that weve been able to bring nutrition and health to the whole world. – George McGovern