Madeline Albright Quotes (253 Quotes)

Until the parties have accepted all provisions of the agreement, preparations for NATO military action will continue,

We determined some time ago that it was not a good idea to link human rights and trade, and that we actually make better progress with both when they are not linked,

I believe that the best kind of diplomatic action is when we can combine it, in this kind of a situation, with the potential of the use of force,

The authorities in Belgrade used every trick in the book to prevent a fair campaign, rig the election and distort the results, ... In so doing, they have fooled no one. Milosevic has been repudiated and claims by his regime to the contrary are laughable.

Saddam Hussein is a congenital liar, and he cheats and he steals and he cannot be allowed to defy the international community,

I think it's very important for the president to do what he can do while he has the ability to do it, ... Late Edition.

It's one thing to be religious, but it's another thing to make religion your policy.

I think it would be a genuine mistake if the focus today was on confrontation without thinking of the remarkable aspect of yesterday's meeting, ... Views were exchanged, problems were discussed without polemics.

The best way forward is to allow the parties time to reflect on the choices before them.

possible attempt by Belgrade to oust his government.

When I took this job I had those instincts surgically removed, ... We believe in bipartisan foreign policy, and it's important to understand that we must test this agreement to see if it works.

will draw the appropriate conclusions.

The Berlin Wall crumbled, Politburos resigned and governments vanished overnight. Half a million Czechs and Slovaks gathered ... in Prague and we sensed that a long, absent angel had returned home to Central Europe,

The Security Council sent a very strong message, ... listen to the international community.

We have insisted that (North Korea) cease its long-range missile development, production and export program, ... We are at a critical juncture in our relations with Pyongyang. The choice is for the North to behave in a way that allows for a positive direction in our relations.

develop a deeper sense of common purpose and a more effective strategy for achieving their future in a democratic and pluralistic Iraq.

All we're trying to do is find the path to peace.

We have a strategic opportunity to put the peace process back on track and we cannot afford to lose it,

This reflects the importance of the upcoming vote on China trade,

The Moscow meeting gave a hefty push to collective cooperation, the aim of which is post-crisis peaceful construction of the Middle East,

We want them to go because it's important for Lebanon to be an independent country and not a client state of Syria,

serve as a reminder that there will be always those who seek through aggression, deception and force to oppose their will on the world of civility, decency and law.

Unfortunately for the Iraqi people, instead of meeting these requirements, for six years, Saddam Hussein has lied, delayed, obstructed and tried to deceive,

Those coming home tomorrow represent, I believe, the very best of America, ... They were typical of the extraordinary people who protect our interests and promote our values in American diplomatic outposts around the world. They deserve our gratitude and their families our support and prayers.

We think it's very important for them to be as cooperative as possible in trying to resolve this great tragedy,

We want very much to end the crisis in the Gulf through diplomatic means,

I think everybody is a little careful not to make final judgment.

virulent attacks against our people.

I am confident today that the costs of a larger alliance will be real but affordable, and that NATO will emerge from this process with its military capabilities as strong as ever,

The unexpectedly large response has made it difficult for the board to give proper consideration to all the individuals during the short time before the proxy statement must be distributed later this month.

We are clearly in the end stretch here. We are giving it the full-court press, and I hope very much that we are able to succeed. But the leaders themselves make the hard decisions -- we cannot do that for them.

a very strong endorsement... of the basic objectives established (by the 19-nation NATO alliance) ... to stop the repression in Kosovo.

They recognize this is an historic opportunity and that the killing must stop,

I hope that today we may pledge here in Kosovo never again will people with guns come in the night, never again will houses and villages be burned, and never again will there be massacres and mass graves,

I think it's very important that we do everything we can to strengthen and unify the opposition. This is what we talked about, ... We obviously are going to stay in very close touch over the coming weeks.

I loved representing the United States. And I actually think being the first is terrific because I kind of set the standard, ... ... I had the opportunity to chart the way.

In today's world, we are all neighbors. The graduate classes of the new century will have to compete in the global marketplace, one that is not only large, but also crowded.

A vote at any time to oppose an authorization (of troops) would be seen by both sides (in Kosovo) as a green light to resume fighting,

We are a country that understands the people of other countries, and understands that we have a common agenda across the board with many different countries -- so (it's) a very people-to-people style,

For the Israelis, this means withdrawing their forces to positions prior to the onset of the crisis, ending the economic restrictions against Palestinians and restraining their use of force,

I can only hope that my heels can fill your shoes.

We're encouraged by the progress in preparing for democratic elections, ... The United States does not support any particular candidate, but we do support a process that is free and open and fair.

The ban on new U.S. investment in Burma is the latest in a series of sanctions the United States has imposed in response to the utter lack of political freedom in that country, ... and because its government has failed to cooperate in the war against drugs.

Our meeting sends the message that the world community is united not just in outrage and dismay but in action,

I believe that while there are constructive discussions going on, that it is worth continuing the process. We are clearly coming to the end of this phase, and we cannot let it go on indefinitely. But as long as the talks are constructive, I think it's worth going the extra mile.

None of us would deny this is a very complicated issue, ... If there were a simple solution, I think it would have been taken care of a long time ago.

I raised the issue with the vice premier when I was in China in February and expressed to him how seriously we view these allegations and I will do so again and also make clear to all of you that they are currently under judicial investigation.

The system he (President Hosni Mubarak) is recommending would make it virtually impossible for truly independent parties to participate. Sham democracy should be exposed for what it truly is,

now realized the importance of the U.N.

General Clark has the authority (to strike). He was given that authority, ... The bombing is on the books, but I think what we need to find out is what General Clark has been able to accomplish and that is what we are going to be looking at in the next few days.