"The times when you want to cry are when you have to try your hardest. That's why I decided I'll cry in general. Then, when I have to shed tears for a time when I really want to cry, my tears would have run dry."
Private Robert Maples: Calley and Meadlo were firing at the people. They were firing into the hole. I saw Meadlo firing into the hole. Interogator: Well, tell me, what was so remarkable about Meadlo that made you remember him? RM: He was firing and crying. I: He was pointing his weapon away from you and then you saw tears in his eyes?
RM: Yes.
—Transcript of the Court Martial for the My Lai Massacre.