13+ Sandy Berger Quotes On War, Documents And Intelligence

Sandy Berger was an American public servant who served as the National Security Advisor for President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001. He was responsible for providing advice to the President on foreign and defense policy, intelligence, and national security issues. He was also a key figure in the peace process in the Middle East and the negotiations for the Oslo Accords. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Sandy Berger on war, documents, intelligence.

There's been a deliberate and systematic effort to convey to countries around the world, friends and foes, that if they cross the United States there's a price to pay. — Sandy Berger

He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times since 1983. — Sandy Berger

Imagine the consequences if Saddam fails to comply and we fail to act. Saddam will be emboldened, believing the international community has lost its will. He will rebuild his arsenal of weapons of mass destruction. And some day, some way, I am certain, he will use that arsenal again, as he has ten times since 1983. — Sandy Berger

Rarely do schools acknowledge the power of peer culture in defining standards, and rarely do they take advantage of this power as an engine for quality. When students themselves are in charge of projects that they care about, peer pressure can become a powerful force for high standards. — Sandy Berger

We know Saddam Hussein possesses chemical weapons - he has for nearly 20 years as we know only so well from his use of them against his own people and the Iranians. He has deadly stockpiles of biological weapons. — Sandy Berger

The possibility that Saddam Hussein will use his biological and chemical weapons to attack us, directly or in concert with terrorists, cannot be dismissed. — Sandy Berger

It's not by accident that this has not been resolved in 50 years, but I believe this is the best chance we will have for a long time for there to be a peace agreement between Israel and the Palestinians. — Sandy Berger

[Saddam] Hussein maintains an active and aggressive nuclear weapons program. — Sandy Berger

I believe Saddam Hussein's strategic objective was, and remains, to assert dominance over the Gulf region. — Sandy Berger

For the last eight years, American policy toward Iraq has been based on the direct threat Saddam poses to international security. That threat is clear. Saddam's history of aggression leaves little doubt that he would resume his drive for regional domination and his quest for weapons of mass destruction if he had the chance. — Sandy Berger

I believe that a nuclear Iraq can change its fundamental dynamic, affecting how others behave - toward us and toward allies such as Israel - and emboldening Saddam Hussein to believe, rightly or wrongly, that he can attack his neighbors and, because of his nuclear capability, we will hesitate. — Sandy Berger

In international affairs, you never threaten things you're not prepared to do. — Sandy Berger

Dealing with the threat that Secretaries Albright and Cohen have described, the threat from Saddam Hussein, demands constant resolve by the United States and by the international community; and at times, action. As long as he remains in power, we must be prepared to respond firmly to reckless actions that threaten the region and our interests. We've done that successfully over this decade. — Sandy Berger

Life Lessons by Sandy Berger

1. Sandy Berger demonstrated that it is possible to make a difference in the world through public service, regardless of the challenges faced.
2. He showed that it is possible to be successful in a leadership role by being open to new ideas and taking risks.
3. His legacy serves as an example of how dedication and hard work can lead to positive change in the world.