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.
Colin PowellFree speech is intended to protect the controversial and even outrageous word; and not just comforting platitudes too mundane to need protection.
Colin PowellYou should never be so involved with your position/job that when the position is gone your entire self image is gone with it.
Colin PowellWell, the correct answer is he is not a Muslim, heโs a Christian. Heโs always been a Christian. But the really right answer is, what if he is? Is there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country?
Colin PowellOur strategy in going after this army is very simple. First we are going to cut it off, and then we are going to kill it.
Colin Powell