The truth was, there was never a connection between Iraq and Osama Bin Laden. There were no weapons of mass destruction, either. Richard Engel Read Quote
Osama Bin Laden is dead. Killed not by a massive troop deployment but by a commando raid carried out by a few dozen highly trained men and helicopters. Richard Engel Read Quote
I think the Chinese model is one that appeals more and more in the developing world. People see that an authoritarian state can hold onto power, can hold on to stability and can drive the economy forward. Richard Engel Read Quote
Israel is becoming a fortress. Fences along the borders with Egypt, Lebanon, and Syria. Richard Engel Read Quote
Osama bin Laden organized an attack that was carried out against the United States, New York, Pentagon, and the other aircraft, with 19 attackers, 19 guys with box cutters. An attack that probably cost almost nothing. Richard Engel Read Quote
I think it’s really important to start thinking about infrastructure as essential national security. Richard Engel Read Quote
The U.S., often in secret, carries out counterterrorism missions all the time, with drones in places like Yemen and Somalia. Richard Engel Read Quote
Fences and walls can be effective and even soothing, at least for those who build them. Richard Engel Read Quote
Every child is taught if you try to please everyone, you end up upsetting everyone. Richard Engel Read Quote
