Political Quotes

Hillary Clinton: We have to act swiftly and decisively to combat this threat. These pirates are criminals. They are armed gangs on the…

On the recordMay 4, 2009
We have to act swiftly and decisively to combat this threat. These pirates are criminals. They are armed gangs on the sea. And those plotting attacks must be stopped, and those who have carried them out must be brought to justice. Defending against piracy must be the joint responsibility of governments and the shipping industry.
Said by
Hillary Clinton
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Hillary Clinton emphasizes the urgent need for action against piracy and joint responsibility.

Share

More from Hillary Clinton

Oct 12, 2025

Let’s now support this process and bring it together, not just in a nonpartisan way in our own country, but literally internationally as a great global commitment to try to bring peace, security, stability and a better future to the Middle…

nypost.com
Aug 15, 2025

And the best thing that could come out of this, frankly, is probably nothing, nothing agreed to, except a real strengthening of President Trump's understanding that Putin is not someone you can make a deal with an expect it to last.

cbsnews.com
Aug 15, 2025

I'm dreaming that for whatever combination of reasons, including the elusive Nobel Peace Prize, President Trump may actually stand up to Putin on behalf of not just Ukraine and its democracy and its very brave people, but frankly, on…

cbsnews.com
Sep 4, 2025

My prediction is they will do to gay marriage what they did to abortion — they will send it back to the states.

cbsnews.com

Other voices in this conversation