We need to understand that we as citizens and as a government in any community throughout this country have no more important obligation than to educate those who are going to replace us. Colin Powell understandreplacegovernment Change image and share on social
It's not just a matter of whether you support Obama or Romney. It's who they have coming with them. I always keep my powder dry, as they say in the military. Colin Powell powdermilitaryobama Change image and share on social
My own experience is use the tools that are out there. Use the digital world. But never lose sight of the need to reach out and talk to other people who don't share your view. Listen to them and see if you can find a way to compromise. Colin Powell worldexperiencesight share on social
It was the Congress that imposed 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' it was certainly my position, my recommendation to get us out of an even worse outcome that could have occurred. Colin Powell occuroutcomeposition Change image and share on social
Don't be afraid to challenge the pros, even in their own backyard. Colin Powell challengeafraidpro Change image and share on social
Too often we act - ask our schools to be truant officers, our teachers to be truant officers, because we're giving them children who have, you know, they're not ready to learn. And if they're not ready to learn by the third grade, they know they're behind. Colin Powell childreadytruant share on social
Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate and doubt, to offer a solution everybody can understand. Colin Powell cutdoubtsimplifiers Change image and share on social
I always like to take my time and examine the two candidates, see not only the two candidates but the policies they will bring in, the people they will bring in, who they might appoint to the Supreme Court, and look at the whole range of issues before making a decision. Colin Powell courttimeappoint share on social
The United States is not stingy. We are the greatest contributor to international relief efforts in the world. Colin Powell greatstingyrelief Change image and share on social
Bad news isn't wine. It doesn't improve with age. Colin Powell wineagenews Change image and share on social
