You have to look at the history of the Middle East in particular. It has been one of failure and frustration, of feudalism and tribalism.
Alexander HaigIf they analyze the situation as thoroughly as they should, Muslims will realize they are the first targets. What are the fundamentalists really after? Simply taking over Islam and then turning its back on modernity.
Alexander HaigIn Desert Storm, we had too many troops; in Afghanistan probably not enough for the major commitment we have made.
Alexander Haig