The issue is whether the ultimate civil authority of the United States can tolerate actions in contempt of constitutional lines of authority. Any lessening of civil power over military power must inevitably lead away from democracy.

- Harold Russell

My life is a series of things that just happen.

- Harold Russell

The hooks didn't roll out any more sevens than my hands did before them.

- Harold Russell

I'm the last guy left. That's what happens when you live to 84.

- Harold Russell