Colin Powell Quotes on Friendship (7 Quotes)

There is no timetable, ... We understand the need for Israel to defend itself. We understand that Israel is under threat from terrorist attack, and we have been supportive. But at the same time, as a friend of Israel, we have to take note of the long-term consequences of the incursions that are under way and (their) effect on the nation in the region and the international climate.

There is no inclination whatsoever to have our nation withdraw from the world into a fortress of protectionism, ... No ally, friend or enemy will ever be unclear about where we stand on a matter that touches our heart and soul and basic interests.

I would work to remove it, but good friends can disagree on issues, so I don't see that there is any big fight over that. We have a different view on this issue, but he is a gentleman that is going to be the leader of the party,

And the assignment gave him a chance to work with his Churchill -- Margaret Thatcher of the United Kingdom, who became one of his closest friends.

He was a man whom I came to know and trust, a cherished colleague and friend, ... He embodied the finest qualities of wisdom and compassion ... and brought the people of Macedonia from crisis and division to recovery and tolerance.

Germany is one of our closest friends. And differences and difficulties will arise in any relationship from time to time, but the strength of the relationship between the United States and Germany will remain and, I expect, will thrive and grow,

But at the same time, we have to do everything we can to deal with the aspirations of the Palestinians and the other nations in the region who have an interest in this. I think America will continue to be a friend to all sides,