Political Quotes

William Cohen: “This has been seen as the United States having to wage the so-called war against terror when, in fact, the entire world…”

On the recordFebruary 25, 2007
This has been seen as the United States having to wage the so-called war against terror when, in fact, the entire world is subject to this kind of terrorism, that we're all on the front lines.

Editor's note · Context

Cohen emphasizes that terrorism is a global issue and not just a U.S. problem.

Share

More from William Cohen

Sep 20, 2023

I think every veteran who sees that or reads that, or to keep that in mind this coming next year and say, never vote for a president of the United States who has such contempt and such disrespect for the courage and the valor of the people…

transcripts.cnn.com
Oct 4, 2023

We're watching the slow, or I'd say even rapid dissolution of democracy under his hands. He is doing it day after day.

transcripts.cnn.com
Oct 21, 2024

He has indicated he'd like to be a dictator on day one. He's indicated publicly in the past he would like to have my generals. He's indicated throughout that his administration he puts a premium on loyalty, not to the Constitution, but to…

transcripts.cnn.com
Dec 2, 2024

Democracy in that sense, worked with the people, spoke out and said, no. You'll work with a system democracy, it can be messy but dictatorships are a menace.

transcripts.cnn.com

Other voices in this conversation