"We need stable regimes in this part..." - Quote by Colin Powell
We need stable regimes in this part of the world [the Mideast] who will be partners and friends of ours, because the fact of the matter is we do rely on imported oil to fuel our economy and to fuel our nation.
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“There's no doubt in my mind, though, that the Iraqi people would be better off with a different leader who did not waste their oil on weapons, as opposed to education, as opposed to healthcare, as opposed to food, as opposed to roads, as opposed to clean water. It is really sinful, a crime, what Saddam Hussein has done with the wealth of the Iraqi people over the last 30 years.”
“Have a sense of humor to break the tension in times of great toil.”
“The essence of leadership is building bonds of trust in your organization.”
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“This is a core principle of my presidency - if you threaten America, you will find no safe haven.”
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“The UK is an extraordinary partner for America and a force for good in an unstable world. I hope it remains strong, robust and united.”
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“Bahrain is moving at one pace, Morocco another, Qatar at another, Kuwait at yet another. And we are there to assist our friends.”
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