The Europeans must finally understand the incredible shock triggered by the attacks of September 11.
Brent Scowcroft

The Iraqi elections were an important first step.
Brent Scowcroft

The Iraqis need help establishing a government. We have to provide them with security.
Brent Scowcroft

The radical elements in Islam are very dangerous.
Brent Scowcroft

The UN could help the Iraqi government get on its feet and help the United States withdraw a bit more.
Brent Scowcroft

To sum up, the position we took was that since we didn't know the internal situation in Iraq nor Saddam Hussein, that our best bet was to take counsel from the people who did know him and who did deal with him.
Brent Scowcroft

We must find out where the roots of terrorism lie.
Brent Scowcroft

Yes, Israel's our ally. But, are the Palestinians our enemy? No, they are not.
Brent Scowcroft

You know, different people are going to react different ways. And I don't think we should be intolerable because people do things a little differently.
Brent Scowcroft