After the '30s, we said, "no more Munichs." And it got us in a lot of problems. Then we said, "No more Vietnams." Now if we say, "No more Iraqs," the next one won't be an Iraq. It will be something different. You can't learn lessons.
Brent ScowcroftAmerica is stronger than any state probably since the Roman Empire. But we can't do what used to be done with that kind of strength.
Brent ScowcroftWho is the guarantor, if there is one, of a more stable world? It's the United States.
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 Scowcroft