Policymakers have to make judgments based on the best intelligence they get. Frank Carlucci baseintelligencejudgment Change image and share on social
These are all elements, but the main thing we can do in the Middle East is encourage the reformist elements. Frank Carlucci eastelementencourage Change image and share on social
Of course, China is a key to the North Korea if we're going to solve that riddle, but they could also be helpful on Iraq, which is why it's important that we maintain a constructive dialogue with China. Frank Carlucci chinaconstructivedialogue share on social
Over a period of time, I think the popular will in Iran will prevail. Frank Carlucci iranperiodpopular Change image and share on social
So, I think even in Saudi Arabia there is movement. And we have to remember that over the years they've stabilized the oil price and that is tremendously important for the economies of the world. I think we have no choice but to work with the government of Saudi Arabia. Frank Carlucci arabiachoiceeconomy share on social
We would like to have friendly regimes with enough broad participation of their populations to maintain long-term stability, so that we would have not only access to the region's wealth, but we would be able to ensure the security of our good friend Israel. Frank Carlucci accessbroadensure share on social
The Crown Prince has said he needs to broaden political participation in the governing of Saudi Arabia. Frank Carlucci arabiabroadencrown Change image and share on social
I wouldn't even know - and I spent three years in the CIA - I wouldn't even know how you'd start a covert action program in a place like Iran. It would be extraordinarily difficult. Frank Carlucci actionciacovert Change image and share on social
And I argued with that intelligence estimate and I think it is a responsibility of policymakers to use their best judgment on the basis of the intelligence they've received. Frank Carlucci arguebasisestimate Change image and share on social
