There are not very many of these blasted and broken boys who think this war is a glorious adventure. Do not talk to them about bugging out, or national honor, or courage. It does not take any courage at all for a congressman, or a senator, or a president to wrap himself in the flag . . . because it is not our blood that is being shed. But we are responsible for those young men and their lives and their hopes. —Senator George McGovern More about this quote Permalink for this quote facebook twitter tumblr email