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Colin Powell Quotes

«[Powell is one of the nation's most respected war veterans, and the placement of his address on education, race relations and the expansion of social and economic opportunity would seem expertly timed. With the opening of the convention's third session on Tuesday evening, members of the GOP faithful will shift gears to consider the theme] Strength and Security with A Purpose: Safe in our Homes and in the World, ... Opportunity with a Purpose.»
Author: Colin Powell
«We are hoping that the tribal sheikhs who have come to help with this situation will be able to talk to the people inside the town and say, 'Let's end this, let's bring this to a conclusion.' »
Author: Colin Powell
«We'll certainly know tomorrow when NATO meets, but every indication I have now is that NATO is coming together to say that they would be willing to provide police and military training to Iraqi forces, ... Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer.»
Author: Colin Powell
«You are going to be the proud owner of 25 million people. You will own all their hopes, aspirations and problems. You'll own it all.»
Author: Colin Powell
«The policy of this Administration is not regime change.»
Author: Colin Powell
«We all should be prepared for something that's going to be extended. I think it would not be the appropriate course of action now to put a time limit on it, because it's situational.»
Author: Colin Powell
«It's a blot on my record.»
Author: Colin Powell
«I was deeply disturbed to learn of the death of a great American and a dear friend. Cap Weinberger was an indefatigable fighter for peace through strength. He served his nation in war and peace in so many ways.»
Author: Colin Powell
«And the assignment gave him a chance to work with his Churchill -- Margaret Thatcher of the United Kingdom, who became one of his closest friends.»
Author: Colin Powell
«That was a big mistake. It should never have been in the speech. I didn't need Joseph Wilson to tell me that there wasn't a Niger connection. He didn't tell us anything we didn't already know. I never believed it.»
Author: Colin Powell