Brent Scowcroft quotes - page 2

But figuring out Saddam Hussein was one our greatest mysteries. He marched to his own drummer and frequently as this unfolded he made decisions which were sometimes inexplicable to us and sometimes didn't look very smart. (Brent Scowcroft)
Saddam's ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since Iraq lacks democratic traditions. Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections. View quote
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So far the changes in the president in his second term have been mainly of a rhetorical nature. View quote
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Saddam is a familiar dictatorial aggressor, with traditional goals for his aggression. View quote
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