Advance Quote by Ban Ki-moon

I grew up in war and saw the United Nations help my country to recover and rebuild. That experience was a big part of…

— Ban Ki-moon

As a former Assistant Secretary of State, Senior Director on the National Security Council, and Washington Director for Human Rights Watch, I hope to…

— Tom Malinowski

Indeed, it is a common goal to create a stronger United Nations able to meet the multitude of expectations placed upon it. To that…

— Miroslav Lajcak

“Leadership is a potent combination of strategy and character. But if you must be without one, be without the strategy. —General Norman Schwarzkopf, U.S.…

— Marie Force

The soldier loves action; the politician the sound of his own voice.

— Gordon R Dickson

I intend to surround myself with and empower experienced, capable civilian leaders who will enable healthy civil-military relations, grounded in meaningful oversight.

— Lloyd Austin

He is neither a strategist nor is he schooled in the operational arts, nor is he a tactician, nor is he a general. Other…

— Norman Schwarzkopf

The UN was very media-shy, and its relationship with the press was very controlled; although periodically I spoke to the press, the rule was,…

— Kofi Annan

My vision of a 'new world order' foresees a United Nations with a revitalized peacekeeping function.

— George H. W. Bush

I never expected to be Defence Secretary. It's a great privilege.

— Bob Ainsworth

We have a very daring and skillful opponent against us, and, may I say across the havoc of war, a great general.

— Winston Churchill

“Have a vision. Be demanding."~ Colin Powell”

— Donnell Hicks