“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
“America is stronger than any state probably since the Roman Empire. But we can't do what used to be done with that kind of strength.” KindStatesDoneAmericaUsedStrongerUsed To BeEmpiresRoman Empire Author:Brent Scowcroft
“Because national borders are eroding, because of the growth of non-state actors. It's a different kind of a world. We are tied down by a tiny little country - Iraq. It's amazing, given the disparity in military economic strength. It's a world where most of the big problems spill over national boundaries, and there are new kinds of actors and we're feeling our way as to how to deal with them.” WorldWayKindLittlesDifferentCountryStatesFeelingsProblemBigsActorsGivenGrowthDealsEconomicMilitaryIraqTinyBoundariesBordersDifferent KindsTiedSpillsBig ProblemsDisparityNational Borders 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
“The UN could help the Iraqi government get on its feet and help the United States withdraw a bit more.” StatesHelpingGovernmentBitsUnitedUnited StatesFeetUsa Author:Brent Scowcroft
“America has never seen itself as a national state like all others, but rather as an experiment in human freedom and democracy.” HumansStatesAmericaDemocracyExperimentsHuman Freedom Author:Brent Scowcroft
“I'm afraid that the United States is more isolated today than at any other time in my memory.” StatesTodayMemoriesUnitedUnited StatesUsaIsolated Author:Brent Scowcroft
“Progress is only possible if the United States and its allies work together.” IfsStatesTogetherUnitedUnited StatesProgressWorking TogetherAllies Author:Brent Scowcroft
