Quotes by Brent Scowcroft

“Were not fighting Islam, or any particular form of Islam. Were fighting terrorism.”

“The Europeans must finally understand the incredible shock triggered by the attacks of September 11.”

“An idea can be as flawless as can be, but its execution will always be full of mistakes.”

“The Iraqi elections were an important first step.”

“America has never seen itself as a national state like all others, but rather as an experiment in human freedom and democracy.”

“Progress is only possible if the United States and its allies work together.”

“You know, different people are going to react different ways. And I dont think we should be intolerable because people do things a little differently.”

“Im afraid that the United States is more isolated today than at any other time in my memory.”

“It is beyond dispute that Saddam Hussein is a menace.”

“But there is scant evidence to tie Saddam to terrorist organizations, and even less to the Sept. 11 attacks.”