"Everybody who served in John Kerry's boat under his command, save one, has stood with him"
- Mark Shields
About this Quote
This quote by Mark Shields is referring to John Kerry's service in the Vietnam War. Kerry was a lieutenant in the United States Navy and commanded a Swift Boat. The quote is emphasizing the commitment and respect that Kerry's crew had for him. It is stating that everybody who served under Kerry's command, other than for one person, has stood with him in his political profession. This is a testimony to Kerry's leadership and character, as his team members have stayed loyal to him even after his service in the war. It likewise speaks to the strong bond that was formed between Kerry and his team throughout their time together. The quote is an effective pointer of the effect that a leader can have on their followers, and the enduring relationships that can be formed.
This quote is written / told by Mark Shields somewhere between May 25, 1937 and today. He/she was a famous Journalist from USA.
The author also have 24 other quotes.
"On embarking to return we could perceive no sign of One Tree Island; and as we swept down towards the sea the leafy top of a tree seen in the clear water under the boat was the only evidence of its existence; though a few hours ago it had formed so prominent an object"
"He said there is 80 of us, ready to come down and the next thing I knew is that Jo Brown dashed in and said your family has already moved and you have to move, the boat is ready to take you out. I didn't have time to ask, even ask a question"
"It's easier in some ways being on the life raft and the other guy's in the boat and you can row alongside and be supportive. In some ways, that's an easier role"
"Although I wasn't able to get a visa for Vietnam, I was able to talk with swift boat veterans to get a feel for the time and place, and I visited a tropical prison in the Philippines to get a sense of what a Vietnamese prison might have been like"
"'Weary Willie' is very real to me. He is a man who has given up. The boat has gone and left him. The cards are stacked against him. He's content to make out with what he's got. He knows he'll go no further"
