Wilkins Quotes
You are linked to all the history of our great division and we want you to know how proud we are of your service and the legacy that you and your brothers in arms left for those of us who still serve proudly in the 91st. You have a place in our history, but more importantly you have a place in our hearts.
- James Wilkinson
You are a member of what today is called the Greatest Generation, but I want you to know that another great generation still serves the American people in the 91st. Your division has been mobilized for the Global War on Terrorism since January 2003. We have deployed soldiers to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Kuwait.
- James Wilkinson
Wilkinson had a lot of high-powered influence in the United States, Spain and France. Wilkinson commissioned Pike, but what were his motives? He had already sent men into New Orleans and Texas (still under Spanish control) on filibusters or spying missions. He was making contact with Spanish viceroys and selling information to Spain (U.S. military arrangements for $12,000).
- Deborah Espinosa
Wilkinson acknowledges, ''but I mostly side-stepped them. Still, in any relationship, including marriage, issues arise when the balance changes drastically or great success is achieved suddenly. It's only natural. You're both moving toward the same point, and some accommodation must be made. In my case, I grew out of being Bill's son to being something like a friend and colleague.
- William Maxwell
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