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Ricardo Sanchez

United States Army Lieutenant General · United States · Born 1953 · age 73

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Ricardo Sanchez, also written Sánchez, is a former lieutenant general in the United States Army.

A life in dates

2007“The death knell of your ethics has been enabled by your parent organizations who have chosen to align themselves with political agendas.”In their words12 October 2007Reporters and editors luncheon address, Washington, D.C., (12 October 2007)

“While the politicians espouse their rhetoric designed to preserve their reputations and their political power, our soldiers die!”In their words12 October 2007Reporters and editors luncheon address, Washington, D.C., (12 October 2007)

“There has been a glaring, unfortunate, display of incompetent strategic leadership within our national leaders.”In their words12 October 2007Reporters and editors luncheon address, Washington, D.C., (12 October 2007)

“Since 2003, the politics of war have been characterized by partisanship as the Republican and Democratic parties struggled for power in Washington.”In their words12 October 2007Reporters and editors luncheon address, Washington, D.C., (12 October 2007)

“Praise be to the Lord, my rock, who trains my fingers for battle and my hands for war.”In their words12 October 2007Reporters and editors luncheon address, Washington, D.C., (12 October 2007)

2006“[The Abu Ghraib prison scandal is] the key reason, the sole reason, that I was forced to retire.”In their words2 November 2006As quoted in "November Off To Bloody Start In Iraq" (2 November 2006), by Alfonso Serrano, CBS News.

1953Born9 September 1953

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Sanchez speaking at a Baghdad press conference in September 2003.Sanchez speaking at a Baghdad press conference in September 2003.

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  1. Some of you may not believe, but I am glad to be here. When Sig asked me if I would consider addressing you there was no doubt that I should come into the lion's den.

    Oct 12, 2007, Reporters and editors luncheon address, Washington, D.C., (12 October 2007), Own words

  2. The death knell of your ethics has been enabled by your parent organizations who have chosen to align themselves with political agendas.

    Oct 12, 2007, Reporters and editors luncheon address, Washington, D.C., (12 October 2007), Own words

  3. While the politicians espouse their rhetoric designed to preserve their reputations and their political power, our soldiers die!

    Oct 12, 2007, Reporters and editors luncheon address, Washington, D.C., (12 October 2007), Own words

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Awards

Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Defense Superior Service Medal
Bronze Star Medal
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit

In common with Ricardo

Ryan EigenmannAlso in Leonor Will Never Die (2022)

About this person

Country
United States
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Other
Status
living
Dates
Born 1953 · age 73

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