Arab spring Quote by Nicholas D. Kristof

Our enslavement to oil has required the repression of millions of Arab people. As they shake off their bonds, so must we.

— Naomi Klein

Ever since our country came into existence, we have always assumed that we are better than the Arabs. But we are noticing that these…

— Tom Segev

I think the only way we retain credibility with the Arab world is to say, 'When push came to shove, despite the mistakes we…

— John Fund

The majority of Arab people see the United States and Israel (definitely not Iran or Syria) as the greatest danger to the world. Could…

— Andre Vltchek

A free and democratic Arab world aligns with America's security interests.

— Cynthia P. Schneider

It's about time that we as Arabs take things into our own hands and figure out our own future, rather than [keep depending] on…

— Marwan al-Muasher

As long as we're tied to Middle Eastern oil we're tied to Middle Eastern politics. We're hostages to the terrorists and nutcases who want…

— Ben Bova

You know, Arabs are critical of United States foreign policy, but they also associate the U.S. with democratic principles and opportunity.

— Jehane Noujaim

It would be hard to ignore the absence of democracy in any Arab nation.

— Jack Schwartz

There's kind of a hidden point which isn't being brought out, and that is that it is inconceivable that the U.S. would permit democracy…

— Noam Chomsky

Don't forget we are in a state of war and no peace. But it's very dynamic and challenging compared to the rest of the…

— Walid Jumblatt

While we see democracy coming to the Arab world, democracy is getting weaker in Israel. Democracy is in jeopardy in Israel, and this threat…

— Tom Segev