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Brent Scowcroft Quotes: I think there's nothing more dangerous than mislearning lessons of history, and we do it perpetually.
         

I think there's nothing more dangerous than mislearning lessons of history, and we do it perpetually.


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An idea can be as flawless as can be, but its execution will always be full of mistakes.



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First of all, I think the Saudis are deeply concerned about the collapse of negotiations between the Israelis and the Palestinians and the resumption of conflict.



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Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections.



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America has never seen itself as a national state like all others, but rather as an experiment in human freedom and democracy.



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Saddam's ouster will not necessarily lead to the same result, since Iraq lacks democratic traditions. Democracy doesn't just consist of holding elections.



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But there is scant evidence to tie Saddam to terrorist organizations, and even less to the Sept. 11 attacks.



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It is beyond dispute that Saddam Hussein is a menace.



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After all, we didn't bring democracy to Germany in 1945; Hitler destroyed democracy there first.



My 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.

My 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.





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