Elliott Abrams Quotes & Sayings (Page 7)

“The accession to power in Pyongyang of Kim Jong Un, son of Kim Jong Il and grandson of Kim Il Sung, is a unique achievement in world politics.”

“The notion that public service requires men and women of good character now seems quaint.”

“The Sandinistas are dedicated Communists, and if they are going to make a compromise with democracy, it's going to be under pressure.”

“The U.A.E. is a firm ally of the United States and deserves better treatment than it received in the Dubai Ports World fiasco in 2006.”

“There is no softer target in GOP primaries than the United Nations and foreign-aid spending.”

“U.S.-Israel relations are often depicted as an extended honeymoon, but that's a false image.”

“What Israel wants is peace with - and the acknowledgment of - all the Arab countries.”

“You are not practicing Judaism if you celebrate Christmas.”

“Being an Arab leader has its rewards: the suite at the Waldorf-Astoria during the United Nations General Assembly, travel in your own plane, plenty of cash, even job security - whether kings, sheiks or presidents, with or without elections, most serve for life.”

“The Obama administration has been trying out a new policy toward Syria since the day it came to office. The Bush cold shoulder was viewed as a primitive reaction, now to be replaced by sophisticated diplomacy. Outreach would substitute for isolation.”