With respect to the relationship between nuclear weapons and the advent of dรฉtente, one has to consider two things. One, the nature of nuclear weapons in themselves, and secondly, the advent of nuclear parity.
Henry A. KissingerI don't think we should pay people to fight terrorism. I would be amazed if they asked for anything in return.
Henry A. KissingerYou should not think that you can shape history only by your will. This is also why I'm against the concept of intervention when you don't know its ultimate implications.
Henry A. KissingerToday, America would be outraged if U.N. troops entered Los Angeles to restore order. Tomorrow they will be grateful! This is especially true if they were told that there were an outside threat from beyond, whether real or promulgated, that threatened our very existence. It is then that all peoples of the world will plead to deliver them from this evil. The one thing every man fears is the unknown. When presented with this scenario, individual rights will be willingly relinquished for the guarantee of their well-being granted to them by the World Government
Henry A. Kissinger