“Canada has no closer friend, partner, and ally than the United States. We look forward to working very closely with President-elect Trump, his administration, and with the United States Congress in the years ahead, including on issues such as trade, investment, and international peace and security.” YearsLooksStatesPresidentUnitedUnited StatesIssuesSecurityTrumpTradeInvestmentIncludingInternationalCongressPartnersAdministrationCanadaAlliesInternational PeacePeace And Security Author:Justin Trudeau
“If I say things like I'm going to erase someone's Social Security number, we all know I clearly don't work at the Social Security office.” IfsKnowsSocialNumbersSecurityOfficeSocial SecurityErase Author:Jason Roy
“If anyone's comments affect anyone that much, I think it's more about their own security with themselves, because you can call me whatever, and I'm going to be good.” IfsThinkingSecurityBe GoodCall MeComment Author:Jason Roy
“I think Malcolm Forbes got kicked out of our school and [Ethiopian Emperor] Hallie Selassie's grandkids went there, too. Because of security reasons you have to go to those schools. We had a privileged life, fine, but also very secure. So I think it's great where the [Barack] Obama daughters are going to school.” ThinkingReasonSchoolSecurityFineDaughterSecureBarackPrivilegedEmperorGrandkidsForbesPrivileged Life Author:Malaak Shabazz
“The MMI brothers, who provided security for Malcolm X had been trained by Malcolm himself that inside of the Nation of Islam, whenever there is a diversion, you protect the principal. The principal, in this case Malcolm, clearly was not protected on February 21st [1965].” NationsCasesSecurityBrotherProtectIslamProtectedPrincipalFebruaryDiversionNation Of Islam Author:Manning Marable
“Gene Roberts, one of Malcolm's X chiefs of security, was an NYPD undercover cop. He later went on to bigger things by being a disruptive force inside of the Black Panther Party.” ForceBlackPartySecurityBiggerChiefsGenesCopDisruptivePanthersUndercoverBlack PantherBlack Panther PartyNypd Author:Manning Marable
“As an intelligence officer, if you don't have a security clearance, you really don't have a job. My military position was, and has been, frozen, for four years.” IfsYearsHas BeensJobsFourSecurityMilitaryPositionOfficersFour YearsFrozenClearanceIntelligence Officers Author:Paula Broadwell
“I had been sort of a rising star - an athlete, a scholar, a leader. My dream was to become a high-level national security adviser.” DreamStarsLevelsLeaderSecurityAthleteRisingScholarNational SecurityHigh LevelAdviser Author:Paula Broadwell
“My peers are all in sensitive jobs - at the C.I.A., the National Security Council, working for the Department of Defense. They can't stand up for me in public.” JobsSecurityDefenseSensitiveDepartmentPeersNational SecurityCouncilSecurity Council Author:Paula Broadwell
“I think that might also be part of the life of a creative person - those sort of ups and downs and security and insecurity. It's just part of the lot in life when you're pushing yourself and hoping to always keep growing and expanding. It's emotionally tricky.” ThinkingPersonsMightCreativeGrowingSecurityInsecurityPushingExpandingTrickyUps & DownsPush YourselfCreative Person Author:Emma Stone
“I'm going to wait for the confirmation hearings. I'm familiar with General [John Francis ] Kelly because of my work on the Armed Services Committee. I think he is a fine general and I want to make sure that he has a handle on some of the complicated issues that are contained within Homeland Security.” ThinkingWantWaitingIssuesSecurityFineComplicatedHearingHandleFamiliarCommitteesHomelandConfirmationHomeland SecurityArmed Services Author:Claire McCaskill
“We have had a lot of whistle-blowing going on out of the Department of Homeland Security, low morale. I want to make sure [John Francis Kelly] understands the agency he's stepping into. So I'll reserve judgment until after confirmation hearings.” WantSecurityJudgmentLowsHearingAgencyDepartmentReservesHomelandMoraleConfirmationHomeland SecurityDepartment Of Homeland Security Author:Claire McCaskill
“With the new Russia allegations coming to the fore once again, the conclusion of the intelligence agencies, we've got to have those [Donald Trump's] taxes to evaluate whether these conflicts go to the heart of our most pressing national security interests.” HeartInterestSecurityTrumpConflictTaxesRussiaConclusionAgencyNational SecurityEvaluateAllegationsIntelligence Agencies Author:Norman L. Eisen
“If we want to expect something from this [Barack Obama] administration, it is not to be weak, to be strong to say that "we don't have evidence," that "we have to obey the international law", that "we have to go back to the Security Council and the United Nations".” IfsWantLawStrongNationsUnitedSecurityEvidenceWeakInternationalAdministrationBarackUnited NationsCouncilInternational LawSecurity Council Author:Bashar al-Assad
“We put up the very best cyber security - what I call infrastructure to stop them, but [hackers] constantly [didn't stop].” SecurityInfrastructureHackersCyberCyber Security Author:Donna Brazile
“The communists basically acted as the police force of the security system of the [Spain] Republic and were very much opposed to the anarchists, partially because [Joseph] Stalin still hoped at that time to have some kind of pact with Western countries against [Adolf] Hitler. That, of course, failed and Stalin withdrew the support to the Republic. They even withdrew the Spanish gold reserves.” KindStillsCountryCoursesForceSupportSecurityGoldPoliceWesternRepublicCommunistReservesSpainAnarchistPactPolice ForceSecurity Systems Author:Noam Chomsky
“I believe there are a lot of questions today that require expert analysis by various agencies: political agencies, foreign ministries, economic agencies and security agencies. We need to assess everything and understand what we can agree on and what the implications will be both for Japan and for Russia so that both the Russian people and the Japanese people come to the conclusion that these compromise solutions are acceptable and are in our countries' interests.” PeopleNeedsBelieveCountryTodayPoliticalI BelieveInterestEconomicSecuritySolutionsAgreeVariousRussiaConclusionCompromiseOur CountryAnalysisExpertsAgencyJapanAcceptableMinistryImplications Author:Vladimir Putin
“If we do it, if we work to achieve all this [cultural exchange with Japan], we can and should talk about joint efforts toward ensuring international security, and not only in the Far East.” IfsShouldEffortAchieveSecurityInternationalEastJapanNational SecurityJointsCultural ExchangeJoint Efforts Author:Vladimir Putin
“Now we characterise Russian-Chinese relations as a strategic partnership, even a special strategic partnership. We have never had such a level of trust with China before. China is our major trade and economic partner among foreign states. We implement joint multi-billion projects. We cooperate not only within the UN Security Council, which is logical, as both China and Russia are permanent members of the UN Security Council, but also within such regional organisations as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, BRICS, etc.” StatesLevelsEconomicSpecialSecurityMembersProjectsMajorsRelationTradeChinaPartnersBillionsRussiaChinesePermanentEtcLogicalCooperationPartnershipCouncilJointsStrategicOrganisationSecurity CouncilShanghaiBrics Author:Vladimir Putin
“In the area of international security, taking into account that the United States and Russia are the largest nuclear powers: We are ready to jointly work to strengthen the non-proliferation regime for weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery. We are ready to work together, and much closer than before, on the problem of fighting terrorism, international terrorism, and here we certainly have vast opportunities.” MeanStatesProblemTogetherFightingOpportunityUnitedUnited StatesSecurityReadyWeaponsMassAreasDestructionAccountsInternationalTerrorismNuclearRussiaWorking TogetherRegimesNational SecurityWeapons Of Mass DestructionMass DestructionDeliveryNuclear PowerProliferationFighting TerrorismInternational Terrorism Author:Vladimir Putin
“Our alliance with our NATO partners has been a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy for nearly 70 years, in good times and in bad and through presidents of both parties because the United States has a fundamental interest in Europe's stability and security.” YearsHas BeensStatesPresidentInterestUnitedPartyUnited StatesSecurityPolicyEuropeFundamentalsPartnersGood TimesStabilityForeign PolicyAlliancesNatoCornerstones Author:Barack Obama
“I reiterated our hope that negotiations over the United Kingdom's exit from the E.U. will be conducted in a smooth and orderly and transparent fashion and preserve as closely as possible the economic and political and security relationships between the U.K. and E.U.” PoliticalUnitedEconomicSecurityFashionKingdomsPreservesSmoothNegotiationTransparentExitOrderlyUnited Kingdom Author:Barack Obama
“We are willing to uphold principles that have resulted in unprecedented prosperity and security throughout Europe and around the world. With the threat of climate change only becoming more urgent, Angela [Merkel] and I focused on the need for American and E.U. leadership to advance global cooperation.” WorldNeedsPrinciplesSecurityWillingBecomingEuropeThreatClimateClimate ChangeProsperityFocusedAround The WorldCooperationUrgentUnprecedentedBecoming MoreAngela Author:Barack Obama
“Of course we [with Angela Merkel] discussed our commitment to meeting shared security challenges from countering cyber threats to ensuring that Iran continues to live up to the terms of the Iran nuclear deal.” CoursesTermChallengesDealsSecurityCommitmentThreatMeetingsNuclearIranCyberAngela Author:Barack Obama
“I am encouraged by the president-elect's [Donald Trump] insistence that NATO is a commitment that does not change. And his full commitment to NATO as the foundation for our international security I think is very important.” ThinkingDoeImportantPresidentSecurityTrumpCommitmentFoundationInternationalNational SecurityNatoInsistence Author:Barack Obama
“I do believe that Chancellor Merkel and Germany are a lynchpin in protecting the basic tenets of a liberal, market-based democratic order that has created unprecedented prosperity and security for Europe, but also for the world.” WorldBelieveOrderSecurityEuropeDemocraticProsperityGermanyUnprecedented Author:Barack Obama
“I think that Mr. Snowden raised some legitimate concerns. How he did it was something that did not follow the procedures and practices of our intelligence community. If everybody took the approach that I make my own decisions about these issues, then it would be very hard to have an organized government or any kind of national security system.” IfsThinkingKindHardGovernmentWould BeCommunityMy OwnDecisionPracticeIssuesSecurityApproachConcernRaisedOrganizedNational SecurityProceduresSnowdenIntelligence CommunitySecurity Systems Author:Barack Obama
“We do have to balance this issue of privacy and security. Those who pretend that there's no balance that has to be struck and think we can take a 100-percent absolutist approach to protecting privacy don't recognize that governments are going to be under an enormous burden to prevent the kinds of terrorist acts that not only harm individuals, but also can distort our society and our politics in very dangerous ways.” ThinkingWayKindGovernmentIndividualIssuesSecurityDangerousBalanceApproachPercentBurdenHarmTerroristEnormousPrivacyOur SocietyPrivacy And Security Author:Barack Obama
“Because of the internet and communications, the clash of cultures is much more direct. People feel, I think, less certain about their identity, less certain about economic security.” PeopleThinkingFeelsCertainCultureEconomicSecurityIdentityCommunicationInternetDirectClashEconomic Security Author:Barack Obama
“I can say to the German people that the United States has been good for Germany. Has looked out for Germany. Has provided security for Germany. Has helped rebuilt Germany. And unify Germany.” PeopleHas BeensI CanStatesUnitedUnited StatesSecurityGermany Author:Barack Obama
“In the department of homeland security and each agency that's there there's a morale problem. It's a different morale problem in each one.” DifferentProblemSecurityAgencyDepartmentHomelandMoraleHomeland SecurityDepartment Of Homeland Security Author:Steve King
“I think that [John Kelly] will bring law and order. And what I'm hoping for with this is that the restoration of the rule of law, especially with regard to immigration, that is the main principle that needs to be driven by the secretary of homeland security.” ThinkingNeedsLawOrderPrinciplesSecurityRegardDrivenImmigrationSecretaryRestorationHomelandRule Of LawLaw And OrderHomeland Security Author:Steve King
“You've got to deploy serious political assets around a plan [in Darfur]. And the George W.] Bush administration has never had a plan. Ever. The Europeans don't want to do anything, saying, "The Americans are in charge of that." And in fact the Americans are in charge of naming it and bringing these resolutions every few weeks to the Security Council.” WantFactsPoliticalPlansWeekSecuritySeriousAdministrationResolutionAssetsCouncilSecurity CouncilDarfur Author:Samantha Power
“Kaytoo [from the Star Wars] is more even-keeled. And he's a badass. He comes from the Empire, and he's a security droid. Some people call him an enforcer droid. He has the ability to enforce things. That was what he was built for. He's tall. He has an intimidating frame.” PeopleWarStarsAbilitySecurityBuiltEmpiresTallBadassIntimidating Author:Alan Tudyk
“That's what I am standing up for - Israel's future as a Jewish and democratic state living side-by-side in peace and security with its neighbors.” StatesSidesSecurityStandingDemocraticIsraelNeighborPeace And Security Author:John F. Kerry
“The reality is that Qatar is an ally of the United States. There are a significant number of American troops that are stationed in Qatar. What we did for them and do for them is security for their facilities.” StatesRealityUnitedNumbersUnited StatesSecuritySignificantAlliesTroopsFacilityAmerican TroopsSignificant NumbersQatar Author:Rudy Giuliani
“We were great mates [with Rajiv Gandhi]: very, very, very close friends. In fact, on my visit to India as Prime Minister, we were going to his home for dinner. There were two aspects I remember: one is him saying how he had trouble with his security people, because they insisted he wears a vest. He said it was very uncomfortable and he often took it off, but of course, in the end, it wouldn't have mattered if he'd been wearing three vests - he would have been gone.” PeopleIfsHas BeensSaidTwoEndsFactsHomeRememberThreeCoursesGoneTroubleSecurityAspectIndiaDinnerMinistersUncomfortablePrimeMatesPrime MinisterClose FriendsVests Author:Bob Hawke
“[ Rajiv Gandhi] was very reflective and rueful and regretful about the fact that his children's education...He wanted them to get educated outside of India, but he said to me the only place that he found where they would be safe was in Russia, and he didn't really want them to be educated there! So, I said, "Well, send them to Australia. I'll look after them." And my security bloke went absolutely bloody bananas, and I said, "We'll look after them." But, in the end, he didn't send them.” WantWellsLooksChildrenSaidEndsFactsWould BeWantedFoundSecuritySafeIndiaRussiaEducatedAustraliaBloodyBananasBlokesRegretful Author:Bob Hawke
“I think marriage is a good thing for children, because it gives them a feeling of security.” ThinkingGivingChildrenFeelingsSecurityGood Things Author:George Michael
“Somewhat by historical happenstance the five permanent members of the UN Security Council - United States, Britain, France, Russia, and China - also were the original five countries to have nuclear weapons.” CountryStatesUnitedUnited StatesFiveSecurityMembersWeaponsOriginalsHistoricalChinaNuclearRussiaFrancePermanentBritainNuclear WeaponsCouncilSecurity CouncilHappenstance Author:John Burroughs
“The Fourth Amendment is on life support and the chief agent of that is the National Security Agency.” SupportSecurityAgentsChiefsAgencyAmendmentsFourthNational SecurityFourth Amendment Author:Nat Hentoff
“Congressman [Richard ] Icord headed a House on American activities committee. It was called the House Internal Security Committee. And he put out a report, and he named a number of very destructive people who lectured at colleges and left arson in their wake and did other terrible things. And he mentioned me and he ascribed to me three organizations to which I'd never belonged, and I decided I would do something about this.” PeopleThreeHouseLeftNumbersSecurityCollegeTerribleActivityDecidedOrganizationReportsDestructiveInternalsCommitteesTerrible ThingsCongressmanArson Author:Nat Hentoff
“The Arab spring reminds me a bit of the decolonisation process where one country gets independence and everybody else wants it. How about us, when do we get it, when do we make our move? And you have a situation where someone has been in power for decades, where the integrity of elections, democracy and security have really not been debated or discussed and most people suspect that elections are rigged and that the democratic rotation that elections are supposed to ensure doesn't really happen. And when this goes on for a while you are sitting on a powder keg.” PeopleWantHas BeensCountryHappensMovingBitsProcessSituationDemocracySecurityGoes OnIntegritySpringSittingElectionIndependenceDemocraticDecadesSuspectsPowderRiggedRotationArab SpringKegs Author:Kofi Annan
“I have often said that we have two UNs; the UN that is a Secretariat, that implements the mandates handed over to it by the General Assembly and the Security Council, and the UN that is the member states who sit in the Council, take the decisions, hand over the mandates, or take decisions in the General Assembly.” SaidTwoStatesHandsDecisionSecurityMembersCouncilAssemblyMandatesSecurity CouncilGeneral Assembly Author:Kofi Annan
“The other thing that really I regretted not being able to do was to push effectively for the reform of the Security Council. Because the world was changing, and is changing very fast, and I felt the UN was holding on to old arrangements. Most governments felt that it has such a narrow power base, based on the results of the second world war.” WorldWarGovernmentAbleFeltResultsSecurityReformWar Of The WorldsArrangementsCouncilHolding OnSecond World WarSecurity Council Author:Kofi Annan
“How can you have a world of today where India is not represented in the Security Council; Japan, the second contributor, is not there; the whole continent of Africa, soon to be 54 countries, don't have a single permanent seat; and Latin America is absent? It's not realistic.” WorldCountryWholeTodayAmericaSecurityIndiaPermanentSeatsJapanLatinRealisticContinentsCouncilAbsentLatin AmericaContributorsSecurity Council Author:Kofi Annan
“When you have difficult issues on the table for discussion, then sometimes for Africa you may have Burundi or Gambia representing them on the Security Council; and then for Latin America you may have a country like Costa Rica, which is a wonderful country but they don't have the same weight as others from the other regions. And sometimes they get bullied. Sometimes their capitals come under lots of pressure to take a position.” MayCountrySometimesAmericaDifficultIssuesWonderfulSecurityPositionWeightPressureTablesDiscussionRegionsLatinCouncilRepresentingLatin AmericaBulliedSecurity CouncilCosta RicaBurundi Author:Kofi Annan
“A nation has the right to defend itself, but when it comes to the broader issue of peace and security, the legitimacy rests only with the Security Council.” NationsIssuesSecurityCouncilLegitimacySecurity CouncilPeace And Security Author:Kofi Annan
“To go to war without the Security Council will not be in conformity with the Council.” WarSecurityConformityCouncilSecurity Council Author:Kofi Annan