“Yeah, I did kinda live that song, and I think a lot of people at the Veterans for Peace conference had gone through what he was talking about in it. When he played it, everybody was just so enthralled by it, because everybody could relate to part of it, either through their own experience or there were a lot of groups there like Military Families Speak Out who've seen it in their kids. Or people who've seen it in their friends. It really brought all of that together.”
Mike Hoffman
“Once over there [Balkans], I felt extremely patriotic. Here are these people, from 18-year-olds to military veterans, enduring real duress for the cause of peace. I don't ever want to play for a regular audience again, only military folks who are starving for music.”
Sheryl Crow
“Marching in a parade neither educates nor informs about the realities of war. Rather it celebrates and perpetuates the myth of honor and glory, and "The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori." I will march no more.”
Camillo Mac Bica
“The lion's share of the people in this room are baby boomers or veterans. Your challenge is going to be to change your focus.”
Gee Dunsten
“a master of oratory. He spoke up for veterans, for farmers, for the elderly and regular people, and he cared deeply about their needs. He had a true democratic spirit.”
Richard Riley
“This event is designed to let all of our military families, active service people, veterans and other everyday heroes know how much they mean to our country and community,”
Gary Moore
“I want the veterans to get their fair share, ... It took a lot for those people to come and meet with you.”
Richard O'Neil
