In Iraq, State Department civilians and U.S. soldiers have been operating in the same location in an active war zone. While the troops have been facing insurgents, the State Department civilians have been working to rebuild institutions and infrastructure. Blackwater's… — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
Very few people know someone who would voluntarily go into a war zone to protect a person he has never met. I know 1,000 of them, and I am proud that they are part of our team. — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
We now know that gun-free zones, though well intentioned, do not prevent attacks. — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
The video game industry is constantly evolving. The sheer creativity matched with cutting-edge technologies gives me the comfort that innovation is alive and well… — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
Blackwater's work with the CIA began when we provided specialized instructors and facilities that the Agency lacked. In the years that followed, the company… — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
Video games are an exciting medium. The creativity of design, the technology and the interaction represent the best of American innovation. — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
There are some phone calls where it's not even worth wasting the electrons on. — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
Why should I pay for business? Fly coach, you arrive at the same time. — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
America is a great nation, but it cannot spend blood and treasure endlessly. — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
You pretty much remove the entire political texture from Blackwater when you come to China. What they look at is our 100 per cent… — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
In Joe Yorio you find a guy who's smarter at business than I am. I'm an entrepreneur and idea guy; he's a professional businessman. — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
One of the real core competencies of Blackwater, or companies like Blackwater, is we can operate in difficult places without any outside support. — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
I'm painted as this war profiteer by Congress. Meanwhile I'm paying for all sorts of intelligence activities to support American national security, out of… — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
I'm an American working for America. Anything we do is to support U.S. policy. You know the definition of a mercenary is a professional… — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
Our failed population-centric approach to Afghanistan has only led to missed opportunities, which is why Afghanistan depends on donors for 90% of government revenues.… — Erik Prince Copy Share Image
President Trump should appoint a special presidential envoy and empower them to wage an unconventional war against Taliban and Daesh forces, to hold the… — Erik Prince Copy Share Image