The world's politics are in turmoil, not to mention the Mideast, where the US has mounted attacks from Libya to Iraq to… — Michael Hudson Copy Share Image
No one doubts that poison gas was used in Syria. But there is every reason to believe it was used, not by… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I never thought that Syria and Israel should engage in a violent confrontation because I don't think that there is any particular… — Ehud Olmert Copy Share Image
I was a fighter pilot, flying Hurricanes all round the Mediterranean. I flew in the Western Desert of Libya, in Greece, in… — Roald Dahl Copy Share Image
When you look at belief in such things - as do you go to heaven, is there a devil - we have… — Bill Maher Copy Share Image
“Sovereignty cannot be a shield for tyrants to commit wanton murder, or an excuse for the international community to turn a blind… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The Islamic State is able to raise finances through taxation, through theft of banks, and certainly through oil sales from the Omar… — Vijay Prashad Copy Share Image
We appreciate the efforts of the United States, of the president, of the secretary of state, and we are ready to find… — Yitzhak Rabin Copy Share Image
When I turn on the news in Paris, the way Syria is covered is different from the way it is covered in… — Natalie Dormer Copy Share Image
I had a chance to talk with President [Vladimir] Putin and he clearly said to me very directly, "I will think about… — John F. Kerry Copy Share Image
There are people on the left who say, Look, we can't let these atrocities go on, so let's enter the war and… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
Let us be clear: there are no Salafist armed groups in Syria. Those carrying arms are mostly members of the dissident army.… — Burhan Ghalioun Copy Share Image
I have been a long-time advocate for a just Arab-Israeli peace and for Palestinian refugees. Today, as you are aware, Turkey, Lebanon,… — Queen Noor of Jordan Copy Share Image
I'm not talking about him; I'm talking about the countries that go to support [Antonio] Guterres plan, because he needs the support… — Bashar al-Assad Copy Share Image
While in the American academia the knowledge production on the Middle East in general and Syria in particular has been considerably transformed… — Ilan Pappe Copy Share Image
I do not exclude this, but I would like to draw your attention to one absolutely key aspect: In line with international… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The Iranian regime calls for the annihilation of Israel, it oppresses its own citizens, it's part of the murder going on in… — Mark Regev Copy Share Image
Not only did you have people fleeing Libya, people fleeing Syria, the destabilisation of other African countries as a result of arms… — Julian Assange Copy Share Image
I think the foreign policy is really not Donald Trump administration concern. Like the Syria strike. I mean, it meant almost nothing.… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
A Christian state should be established [in Lebanon], with its southern border on the Litani river. We will make an alliance with… — David Ben-Gurion Copy Share Image
This year marks 20 years since the Rwandan genocide -- the world's greatest humanitarian tragedy of the late 20th century. The international… — Park Geun-hye Copy Share Image
There is some of the paradox of foreign policy polling. So on Iraq and Syria, the President is pretty much doing what… — Michael Gerson Copy Share Image
If [Bashar] Assad himself could save this whole process by saying, "I will engage in a managed transition where we all work… — John F. Kerry Copy Share Image
Intervention in Syria is not an option. President Obama has already helped foment this civil war and supported the al-Qaeda jihadists. This… — Ron Paul Copy Share Image
Two years and a half and Syria is still withstanding against the United States, the West, Saudi Arabia, the richest countries in… — Bashar al-Assad Copy Share Image
I think Gary Johnson was probably expressing frustration at a series of pop quizzes. He actually was more authoritative on what to… — William Weld Copy Share Image
I think the president's [Barack Obama] position has been very clear on Syria. He wants more aggressive, he's put the Special Ops… — Juan Williams Copy Share Image
If you go into Hasakah province in northeast Syria, that's an area that's as big as Lebanon. It's controlled by the Kurds,… — Benjamin Carson Copy Share Image
I have made it clear that we will hunt down terrorists who threaten our country, wherever they are. That means I will… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
My goodness, what we want in a leader is someone with judgment, not someone who is so reckless as to stand on… — Rand Paul Copy Share Image
Of course, when Secretary-General is objective, he can play an important role in dealing with different officials in the United Nations in… — Bashar al-Assad Copy Share Image
Representatives of the American intelligence agencies - and I hope they won't be angry - but they could have been more professional,… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The Arab awakening has been, up to now, a lot about freedom from dictatorial regimes - Syria, Yemen, Libya, Tunisia, Bahrain and… — Thomas Friedman Copy Share Image
To me, what I've always said is that the president [Barack Obama] has set up an awful situation through his deal with… — Chris Christie Copy Share Image
If Russia is there [in Syria] alone fighting them [ISIL], guess what? Russia becomes the target and Russia starts seeing - who… — John F. Kerry Copy Share Image
The current relationship between Syria and Iran is abnormal. It is unprecedented in Syria's foreign policy history. A new Syria will be… — Burhan Ghalioun Copy Share Image
While the foreign policy elite in Washington focuses on the 8,000 deaths in a conflict in Syria – half a world away… — Robert D. Kaplan Copy Share Image
It seems not to matter that we are at the brink of a war that may spread beyond Afghanistan and Iraq to… — Richard Schiff Copy Share Image
Sadly, a U.S. invasion of Iraq 'would threaten the whole stability of the Middle East' - or so Amr Moussa, secretary-general of… — Mark Steyn Copy Share Image
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![“I had a chance to talk with President [Vladimir] Putin and he clearly said to me very directly, "I will think about that. I will think about this challenge of how we win." Look, this is not easy for Putin. Everybody says, "Oh, Putin's made a big move." Well, Putin is [in Syria] now; and if he…” quote by John F. Kerry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8b1/john-f-kerry-996_bigs_i-had-a-chance-to-talk-with-president-vl_2465940.jpg)
![“I'm not talking about him; I'm talking about the countries that go to support [Antonio] Guterres plan, because he needs the support of other countries, he cannot achieve that plan while many countries in the world are still supporting the terrorists in Syria. So, of course we support it, whether…” quote by Bashar al-Assad](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/323/bashar-al-assad-1027_achieve_i-m-not-talking-about-him-i-m-talking-ab_2627756.jpg)
![“A Christian state should be established [in Lebanon], with its southern border on the Litani river. We will make an alliance with it. When we smash the Arab Legion's strength and bomb Amman, we will eliminate Transjordan too, and then Syria will fall. If Egypt still dares to fight on, we shall…” quote by David Ben-Gurion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ef3/david-ben-gurion-9178_accounts_a-christian-state-should-be-established_2911048.jpg)
![“If [Bashar] Assad himself could save this whole process by saying, "I will engage in a managed transition where we all work together to stabilize the government, save the institutions of government, and turn on ISIL and preserve Syria." That could happen. It all depends on one man, and Russia and…” quote by John F. Kerry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/999/john-f-kerry-996_assad_if-bashar-assad-himself-could-save-this_309200.jpg)
![“I think the president's [Barack Obama] position has been very clear on Syria. He wants more aggressive, he's put the Special Ops on the ground, in fact one of the Republican criticisms is he's got thousands of Americans there. We just don't call them troops on the ground, we don't admit to it. But…” quote by Juan Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9c/juan-williams-7909_aggressive_i-think-the-president-s-barack-obama-pos_17086.jpg)
![“To me, what I've always said is that the president [Barack Obama] has set up an awful situation through his deal with Iran, because what his deal with Iran has done is empower them and enrich them. And that's the way ISIS has been created and formed here. ISIS is created and formed because of the…” quote by Chris Christie](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/19a/chris-christie-1382_abuse_to-me-what-i-ve-always-said-is-that-the_2611865.jpg)
![“If Russia is there [in Syria] alone fighting them [ISIL], guess what? Russia becomes the target and Russia starts seeing - who knows - MANPADs will find their way in there, airplanes will fall out of the sky. They will become vilified. They'll become the new magnet, together with Assad, for the…” quote by John F. Kerry](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ee2/john-f-kerry-996_airplane_if-russia-is-there-in-syria-alone-fighti_477624.jpg)
