An idea can be as flawless as can be, but its execution will always be full of mistakes.
Brent ScowcroftWe believe we are creating the beginning of a new world order coming out of the collapse of the US-Soviet antagonisms.
Brent ScowcroftWe have never recognized that Iran lives in a dangerous neighborhood. And it's not surprising that they want some protection. We have not been forthcoming about explaining a security relationship for the region, in which Iran can feel secure and thus maybe willing to do something.
Brent ScowcroftMy point was that removing Saddam should not have been our highest priority. Fighting terrorism should have been our number one concern, followed by the Palestinian peace process.
Brent ScowcroftI think America has to do more than be a broker now. Because both the Palestinians are weak and Israel is very weak.
Brent ScowcroftBecause national borders are eroding, because of the growth of non-state actors. It's a different kind of a world. We are tied down by a tiny little country - Iraq. It's amazing, given the disparity in military economic strength. It's a world where most of the big problems spill over national boundaries, and there are new kinds of actors and we're feeling our way as to how to deal with them.
Brent Scowcroft