Richard Engel Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“The U.S. spent billions of dollars to build a secular, professional national Iraqi army but failed because, despite all the U.S.-supplied guns, tanks and planes, the Iraqi military fell apart when challenged by a band of terrorists.”

“9/11 was a terrible, horrific, tragic day.”

“A lot of Iran's empowerment is a result of the war in Iraq.”

“Each time there is a conflict between Israel and Gaza, accusations fly over who started it, each side blaming the other.”

“Egypt has a devout population. People go out, they pray, they fast.”

“For many foreign fighters, the jihad in Iraq and Syria is a commuter war.”

“I have seen heroics - soldiers saving other soldiers' lives - and horrors.”

“I think it's really important to start thinking about infrastructure as essential national security.”

“If democracy brings an undemocratic group to power, is that a victory for democracy?”

“ISIS controls a territory roughly the size of Maryland where 8 million people live. If it's attacked and toppled, who will fill the void?”