I think that Vietnam, many of us who served in Vietnam thought that was very wasteful, and to what end? To what end? What were we really there for? What were we really fighting for? Richard Armitage endfightserve Change image and share on social
Whenever you're out of town, no matter modern communications, you feel a little bit out of touch. Richard Armitage bitecommunicationfeel Change image and share on social
I think there was a pretty smooth hand-off from the administration of President Clinton to the administration of President Bush, particularly in the counterterrorism area. The reason I say that is because there was, for transitions, I think a stunning continuity. Richard Armitage administrationareabush share on social
There are many countries who have traditionally sponsored terrorism. Iraq is one, though it appears the majority of the terrorism committed by Saddam Hussein is on his own citizens. Iran in this regard. Syria, with their close support of Hezbollah, is noteworthy in this respect. Richard Armitage appearcitizenclose share on social
I would not suggest the U.S. should sit down with the North Koreans bilaterally immediately after they've fired missiles - because the appearance is that you reward bad behavior. But if North Korea behaves for some period of time, I would pretty much favor direct talks. Richard Armitage appearancebadbehave share on social
U.S. assistance provides the Jordanian government needed flexibility to pursue policies that are of critical importance to U.S. national security and to foreign policy objectives in the Middle East. Richard Armitage assistancecriticaleast Change image and share on social
I think what Osama bin Laden does is to take the fact that some peoples lack hope and lack opportunity, and twist it to his own ends. Richard Armitage binendfact Change image and share on social
I must say I've rarely been described as 'diplomat.' Richard Armitage diplomathaverarely Change image and share on social
We've had Saudis and Jordanians and Pakistanis who have - and Syrians - who have been involved in armed attacks against coalition forces in Iraq. Richard Armitage armattackcoalition Change image and share on social
I think most conflicts do end with negotiated settlements; some don't, but most do. Richard Armitage conflictendnegotiate Change image and share on social
