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 Copy Share Image
These are all elements, but the main thing we can do in the Middle East is encourage the reformist elements. — Frank Carlucci Copy Share Image
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… — Frank Carlucci Copy Share Image
Putin has a lot at stake here and restoring the relationship with the United States, and there are already signs as Sandy mentioned that… — Frank Carlucci Copy Share Image
Look at what the Omar of Qatar is doing, for example - the King of Morocco, Jordan, Bahrain. There are reform movements taking place,… — Frank Carlucci Copy Share Image
The Crown Prince has said he needs to broaden political participation in the governing of Saudi Arabia. — Frank Carlucci Copy Share Image
Policymakers have to make judgments based on the best intelligence they get. — Frank Carlucci Copy Share Image
We went into Iraq because Iraq posed a threat to the stability of the region and was engaged in the process of trying to… — Frank Carlucci Copy Share Image
There's clearly something to be said for success and following through on your commitments. — Frank Carlucci Copy Share Image
But at the same time, I think we recognize we can't impose democracy from without, particularly American-style democracy. We need to work with those… — Frank Carlucci Copy Share Image
It took us 50 months in Germany, post World War II to go from the end of the war to a national election. — Frank Carlucci Copy Share Image
And I argued with that intelligence estimate and I think it is a responsibility of policymakers to use their best judgment on the basis… — Frank Carlucci Copy Share Image
