C. Robert Kehler Quotes
Born: April 7, 1952
General C. Robert Kehler, a former commander of U.S. Strategic Forces, discovered that true power lies not in weapons, but in stillness. After a lifetime overseeing nuclear deterrence, he became a profound voice for mindfulness and peace, arguing that inner calm is the only sustainable strategy against chaos. His philosophy bridges the discipline of a warrior with the wisdom of a sage: control begins within. Kehler’s quotes resonate because they offer a path from tension to tranquility, proving that the most formidable strength is a quiet, centered mind. His legacy is a reminder that peace is not passive; it is the highest form of command.
C. Robert Kehler Quotes (4)
"Really, of all the important mission responsibilities assigned to United States Strategic Command by the president, none is more important than our responsibility to deter a strategic attack on the United States and our allies and partners."
— C. Robert Kehler"Deterrence is still fundamentally about influencing an actor's decisions. It is about a solid policy foundation. It is about credible capabilities. It is about what the U.S. and our allies as a whole can bring to bear in both a military and a nonmilitary sense."
— C. Robert Kehler"Nuclear weapons continue to occupy a unique place in global security affairs. No other weapons, in my opinion, anyway, match their potential for prompt and long-term damage and their strategic impact."
— C. Robert Kehler"U.S. nuclear weapons that are available for presidential use are targeted against broad ocean areas."
— C. Robert Kehler