I think, as a general matter, clearly, the United States globally supports the development of democracy and the democratic yearnings of all people. Richard Armitage democracydemocraticdevelopment Change image and share on social
I think what Osama bin Laden does is to take the fact that some peoples lack hope and lack opportunity, and twist it to his own ends. Richard Armitage binendfact Change image and share on social
You know, there's a real irony in U.S. assistance programs. First of all, I think it's misnamed. We're not so much trying to help people as we're trying to help ourselves. So let's be clear about this. So these are - in my view, they're cold calculations of national security and not aid programs. Richard Armitage aidassistancecalculation share on social
I would not suggest the U.S. should sit down with the North Koreans bilaterally immediately after they've fired missiles - because the appearance is that you reward bad behavior. But if North Korea behaves for some period of time, I would pretty much favor direct talks. Richard Armitage appearancebadbehave share on social
Let's face it, the Obama administration was handed a pretty poor deal from the previous administration. Richard Armitage administrationdealface Change image and share on social
There are many countries who have traditionally sponsored terrorism. Iraq is one, though it appears the majority of the terrorism committed by Saddam Hussein is on his own citizens. Iran in this regard. Syria, with their close support of Hezbollah, is noteworthy in this respect. Richard Armitage appearcitizenclose share on social
I'm the only honest person in Washington. Richard Armitage honestpersonwashington Change image and share on social
There are ways to pursue political change. In a democracy, it's through the ballot box. There are other ways, and many democracies have many different systems of democracy. Richard Armitage ballotboxchange Change image and share on social
I'd say that, to be a good deal maker, you have to have 3 basic characteristics - timing, timing, and timing. Richard Armitage basiccharacteristicdeal Change image and share on social
I value my ability to keep state secrets. Richard Armitage abilitysecretstate Change image and share on social