Political Quotes

Elizabeth Warren: “Planning for peace is hard. We did not do it after we toppled Saddam Hussein, and we are still paying a price for that…”

On the recordMarch 8, 2017
Planning for peace is hard. We did not do it after we toppled Saddam Hussein, and we are still paying a price for that blindness today.
Said by
Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Warren emphasizes the importance of planning for peace post-conflict to avoid future extremism.

Share

More from Elizabeth Warren

Oct 16, 2026

One company could soon control them all. I have concerns that McCormick and Unilever's $45 billion merger could increase YOUR grocery prices.

foxnews.com
Oct 15, 2026

That means families are paying $3,772 more thanks to inflation under Trump.

motherjones.com
Oct 8, 2026

The nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have demonstrated their willingness to continue negotiating with Mass General Brigham leadership to arrive at an agreement that works for nurses, patients, and our hospitals.

markey.senate.gov
Oct 14, 2026

At the same time that it is refusing to invest in workers at its existing facilities in New England, the company is pouring money into its new ventures, including a casino in the United Arab Emirates.

warren.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation