“But, if you believe we should go around the world overturning regimes to make little United States, I don't agree with that, because I don't think we're capable of doing that.” IfsThinkingWorldShouldBelieveLittlesStatesUnitedUnited StatesCapableAgreeAround The WorldRegimesIf You Believe Author:Brent Scowcroft
“If Iraq were to descend into chaos, the Europeans would feel the effects just as much as we would.” IfsFeelsEffectsChaosIraq Author:Brent Scowcroft
“After the '30s, we said, "no more Munichs." And it got us in a lot of problems. Then we said, "No more Vietnams." Now if we say, "No more Iraqs," the next one won't be an Iraq. It will be something different. You can't learn lessons.” IfsSaidDifferentProblemNextLessonsIraqVietnamThe Next OneLearning Lessons Author:Brent Scowcroft
“If you look back at the first Gulf war, the Arabs sent forces, they sent money. So their interests in Iraq are clear, but they're nowhere to be seen now. Why? Because right now, it's dangerous to be seen as supporting the United States.” IfsFirstsLooksWarStatesForceInterestUnitedUnited StatesClearDangerousRight NowIraqGulf War Author:Brent Scowcroft
“Who is the guarantor, if there is one, of a more stable world? It's the United States.” IfsWorldStatesUnitedUnited StatesStable Author:Brent Scowcroft
“Progress is only possible if the United States and its allies work together.” IfsStatesTogetherUnitedUnited StatesProgressWorking TogetherAllies Author:Brent Scowcroft