An idea can be as flawless as can be, but its execution will always be full of mistakes.
Brent Scowcroft Quotes
After all, we didn't bring democracy to Germany in 1945; Hitler destroyed democracy there first.
Similar Quotes
Democracy is necessary to peace and to undermining the forces of terrorism.
- Benazir BhuttoIn a democracy everybody has a right to be represented, including the jerks.
- Chris PattenTo state as clearly as may be what means lie ready to develop a property-owning democracy,...
- Noel SkeltonThe cry has been that when war is declared, all opposition should be hushed. A sentiment m...
- William Ellery ChanningCorruption is nature's way of restoring our faith in democracy.
- Peter UstinovComments on: "Brent Scowcroft Quotes: After all, we didn't bring democracy to Germany in 1945; Hitler destroyed democracy..."
| Birth: | 19th March, 1925 |
| Nationality: | American |
| Profession: | Army Officer, Diplomat, Politician, Writer |
About
Brent Scowcroft was born in Ogden, Utah. He is a retired United States Air Force Lieutenant General. He was the United States National Security Advisor under U.S. Presidents Gerald Ford and George H. W. Bush. He also served as Military Assistant to President Richard Nixon and as Deputy Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs in the Nixon and Ford administrations. He served as Chairman of the President's Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board under President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005 and assisted President Barack Obama in choosing his national security team. Scowcroft earned an M.A. in 1953 and PhD in International Relations in 1967 from Columbia University.
Share with your friends