Scott Ritter Quotes & Sayings

“I'm someone who believes the truth needs to be heard. And if I'm empowered with the truth, I'm not going to shut up.”

“One, if you attack my integrity, I will defend myself. If you attack my patriotism, I will defend myself. If you come after my family, I will counter-attack viciously, I will destroy you.”

“The Iraqi people are some of the warmest people you'll meet in your life. They are extremely receptive to strangers. Their hospitality is immense.”

“War is not an academic exercise.”

“I love my country more than anything. I spent 12 years in the United States Marine Corps. I know what it means to defend this country.”

“I have a credibility on the subject that most people don't.”

“I haven't exaggerated anything, I've stuck to the facts.”

“If you want to play the game of truth, I'll tell the truth, and the truth will burn.”

“My goal in Baghdad was to facilitate a debate here in the United States on America's policy toward Iraq, a debate that's been sadly lacking.”

“War is not some sort of Nintendo video game.”