Samantha Power Quotes

The war in Iraq has been extremely divisive here at home, and has also divided the world community.

If we speak calmly, in a businesslike fashion, let me draw your attention to the fact that Russia supplies arms to the legitimate government of Syria in full compliance with the norms of international law. We are not breaching any rules and norms.

Yemen is one of the most dangerous spots in the world.

We've had to pull out of so many countries in Northern Africa.

I do worry about civil unrest, or complete collapse of society, or having to flee, or Europe falling into a war.

There are no second chances in the volatile Middle East.

Bad things usually don't happen by themselves in Iraq.

Iraq is not about oil.

It was helpful to have the American troops there in great strength. They knew there'd be consequences if they didn't move back. Now, there has been some removal of the foreign forces.

Somalia is very dangerous, and no one knows that better than I.

There was never a good war, or a bad peace.

The United States already has in place comprehensive trade sanctions against Sudan, imposed because of the regime's support for terrorism. While we maintain diplomatic relations, we do not staff our embassy there.

This war on terrorism is going to continue for an indefinite period of time.

We were reminded first-hand of the work that still needs to be done in Iraq on the security front when insurgents fired five rounds into the base while we were still meeting with the nurses.

Wars such as those which have occurred in Iraq only allow hatred, violence and terror to proliferate.

All together, we know for many years that terror is the most dangerous thing for local, regional and international stability.

As the war on terrorism spreads and prolongs, the fruits of ending the threat of terrorism around the world will be tempered with a whole new series of problems to be addressed and resolved.

The presence of American troops is fueling the insurgency in Iraq, as acknowledged by General Casey and numerous other experts, and is helping terrorist recruiters build their numbers across the globe.

I think it is absolutely correct to solve the problem of terrorism in Iraq and Syria and Libya.

In any insurgency, the insurgents are in a win-win situation. Even though there is anger towards the insurgents as the result of violence, there is also anger towards the authorities for not protecting people.

Wars are to be undertaken in order that it may be possible to live in peace without molestation. Bella suscipienda sunt ob eam causam, ut sine injuria in pace vivatur.

Israel can either shoot or shout, but it is politically impossible to be silent about terrorism

My God, this is war against the United Nations.

Maintaining the law in a time of war is virtually impossible.

Democracies are prone to war, and war consumes them.