Unpunished Quotes



The Russians had contended with Islamic terrorist attacks on Russian territory for years before 9-11. To a great extent when they sent troops into the Muslim neighborhoods where the terrorists had come from, they were frequently criticized by some Americans and others for responses that were too harsh and/or disproportionate. However, many Americans became more empathetic to the Russian plight and when we invaded and occupied Afghanistan and Iraq, the Russian responses looked mild in comparison.