30 Quotes by Jack Adams

We began intercepting Japanese radio transmissions, which indicated the two forces were very close to each other. We found out later that we were moving in opposite directions and passed each other by 32 miles.

We made air attacks on the Japanese anchorage, sinking and damaging several vessels. However, the Japanese were alerted to the fact that American carriers were nearby.

It was very fortunate that our three Pacific Fleet aircraft carriers - Enterprise, Saratoga and Lexington - missed the Pearl Harbor attack.

This is something I've always wanted. I grew up fishing and watching fishing shows on TV when I was a kid.

I didn't expect to deliver a baby in the parking lot. It happened in about 12 or 15 minutes, and it was over with. It happened so fast I didn't have time to think.

Those who will not start, will never finish.

Always avoid picking up hitch-hikers who are wearing a mask.

What pitching is in a short series in baseball, goaltending is in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

However, during those months the airmen and ship crews of the U.S. Navy learned the lessons we needed to win the Battle of Midway.