In the 1950s, Pakistan allied with the United States in something called the Central Treaty Organization. We were lined up with, at that time, Iran, ruled by the Shah, and Pakistan and Turkey as a southward shield against Soviet expansion… — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
For the United States to be a global leader, we have to have a very tight relationship with Europe. And we've held that relationship since 1949 when we established the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO. NATO is the bond. It's… — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
Maybe it's because I've never been in politics, but I don't believe that America is run by politicians in Washington. I believe it's run… — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
When we started after Osama bin Laden, we really decided to go after the Taliban. And we seemed to be content to kick the… — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
There's no question that Saddam Hussein is a threat Yes, he has chemical and biological weapons. He's had those for a long time. But… — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
I always said I would vote for a resolution that gave the president the leverage to go to the United Nations, and then come… — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
The campaign in Iraq illustrates the continuing progress of military technology and tactics, but if there is a single overriding lesson it must be… — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
Turkey's a NATO member. If Turkey gets attacked, we have to help defend Turkey. — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
What I did warn about when I testified in front of Congress in 2002, I said if you want to worry about a state,… — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
It's important. One of the principles in the United States is civilian control of the military. — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
President George Bush had the courage and the vision and we will always be grateful to President George Bush for that tremendous leadership and… — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
Once I started first grade, I started going to Emmanuel Baptist Church regularly. I went to Sunday school. We had Bible readings and things… — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
I think there are some mass destruction capabilities that are still inside Iraq. I think there's some weapons that have been shipped over the… — Wesley Clark Copy Share Image
