Political Quotes

Michael G. Mullen: I was struck with the Mumbai attacks, that 10 terrorists... could move two nuclear states closer to war.

On the recordMay 20, 2009
I was struck with the Mumbai attacks, that 10 terrorists... could move two nuclear states closer to war.
Said by
Michael G. Mullen

Editor's note · Context

Mullen highlights the threat of terrorism escalating nuclear tensions.

Share

More from Michael G. Mullen

Jun 2, 2020

I have to date been reticent to speak out on issues surrounding President Trump's leadership, but we are at an inflection point, and the events of the past weeks have made it impossible to remain silent.

transcripts.cnn.com
Feb 28, 2023

I'm more afraid of the red ink than the red menace.

congress.gov
Sep 7, 2016

You know, or you should, that our national debt has reached a peacetime record, heading for territory where other nations have spiraled into default or into the loss of sovereignty as creditors use their leverage to dictate terms.

congress.gov
Jul 8, 2015

the greatest threat to our national security is literally our debt and deficit

congress.gov