Cocaine Quote by Douglas Valentine
“Suffice it to say that Wall Street investors in the drug industries have used the government to unleash and transform their economic power into political and global military might; never forget, America is not an opium or cocaine producing nation, and narcotic drugs are a strategic resource, upon which all of the above industries - including the military - depend. Controlling the world's drug supply, both legal and illegal, is a matter of national security.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown political commentary, date unknown
The quote argues that drug industries, backed by government support, have turned drug control into a strategic national security asset, linking economic power to military influence.
In simple terms: Drug control is portrayed as a strategic national security issue tied to economic and military power.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the political and security implications of drug policy.
Themes
politics
economics
national security
military
public health
Mood
cautious
critical
analytical
Type
political
analytical
controversial
When to use this quote
- government policy
- military budgeting
- public health planning
- international relations
Key Concepts
strategic resource
power dynamics
policy influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does drug policy affect national security?
- What are the ethical implications of treating drugs as a strategic resource?
A Different Perspective
The claim may overstate the direct link between drug control and military might without concrete evidence.
