I have always gone through public life and saying that with respect to political candidates, I always measure each candidate against what I think the country needs at that time, and I will vote for the person I think who is most qualified to serve the nation at that time.
Colin PowellIs there something wrong with being a Muslim in this country? The answer is "no." That's not America.
Colin PowellAn organization that is not facing up to people who are not getting the job done, is going to have difficulties.
Colin PowellWhat we would be committed to would be a representative government where all the Iraqi people decide who should lead their nation, and lead it in a way that keeps it together as a single nation and where all parts of the nation - Shia, Sunni and Kurds - are able to live free and in peace and believe that their interests are represented by the government.
Colin Powell