Tommy Franks Quotes

We have spent treasure and we have had casualties. I believe that we ought to all recognize that if you're a mom, a dad, a husband, a wife of someone lost in a war, the casualties have not been low.

- Tommy Franks

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Several of the commanders and people in Afghanistan have reviewed the tapes and they have come to different conclusions... The fact that one view has been widely reported, I acknowledge. Now, whether or not that is an accurate view is something that will be based not only on my viewing.. but discussion with other people who were present so that we can get the truth. - Tommy Franks

It fills me with pride to have a chance to spend some time with the troops who are doing this work in Kabul, to spend some time with the general, to congratulate him on a job well done. - Tommy Franks

I'm thankful every day that we have not lost more people than we have lost in this fight. But I will tell you in each case when we have lost someone, I think it touches my command, and it touches all of us very deeply. - Tommy Franks