(It had to be done, Rumfoord told Billy, speaking of the destruction of Dresden. I know, said Billy. That's war. I know. I'm not complaining. It must have been hell on the ground. It was, said Billy Pilgrim. Pity the men who had to do it. I do. You must have had mixed feelings, there on the ground. It was all right, said Billy. Everything is all right, and everybody has to do exactly what he does.)