The development of weapons of mass destruction and the missiles to carry them would be a very destabilizing effect, should Iran be able to accomplish that. Richard Armitage accomplishcarrydestabilize 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
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
I'm the only honest person in Washington. Richard Armitage honestpersonwashington Change image and share on social
The campaign against terrorism is going to be global and it's going to be long and there's reason to expect there will be difficulties along the way. Richard Armitage campaigndifficultyexpect 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
As far as this citizen is concerned, the decision to commit men and women, who are also sons and daughters, to combat is an extraordinarily important one, and not to be done to just feel good; to be done to absolutely accomplish a mission. Richard Armitage absolutelyaccomplishcitizen 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
True satisfaction and true justice, in my belief, will only come for Americans, and for that matter now for Spaniards and Turks and Saudis and Moroccans, when we put an end to terrorism. Richard Armitage americanbeliefend Change image and share on social
Secretary Clinton has dramatically changed the face of U.S. foreign policy globally for the good. But I wish she had been unleashed more by the White House. Richard Armitage changeclintondramatically Change image and share on social