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Consequences matter more than intentions, and not just the immediate consequences, but also the longer run repercussions of decisions, policies, and institutions.

— Thomas Sowell

In my judgement, when the United States says there will be serious consequences, and if there isn't serious consequences, it creates adverse consequences.

— George W. Bush

For states that support terror, it is not enough that the consequences be costly-they must be devastating

— George W. Bush

The consequence could be that we would have an escalation that would take place that would not only involve many lives, but I think…

— Leon Panetta

Attention must be given to the penal consequences of violations of the right to peace, including the punishment by domestic courts or in due…

— Alfred-Maurice de Zayas

Countries that perceive themselves to be vulnerable can be expected to try to redress that vulnerability - and in some cases, they will pursue…

— Mohamed ElBaradei

In my judgment, the greatest risks are international terrorist groups like al Qaeda and Hezbollah. The war in Iraq has taken our attention off…

— Bob Graham

A threatened nation can react to uncertain dangers solely through administrative channels, to the truly embarrassing situation of perhaps overreacting

— Jurgen Habermas

Repression will provoke rebellion.

— Hugh Williamson

At the national level, I don't know how to describe a threat to destroy Country A in order to punish Country B other than…

— Barry Eisler

If one mistreats citizens of foreign countries, one infringes upon one's duty toward one's own subjects; for thus one exposes themto the law of…

— Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

I believe the consequences of a war are so harsh that it should be always the last resort.

— Asne Seierstad