Paul Bremer Quotes

“I think we Americans, of all people, understand the importance of a good, legal, constitutional framework as the basis of political life.”

“I think we Americans, of all people, understand the importance of a good, legal, constitutional framework as the basis of political life.”

“In junior high school, I was an object of pure ridicule for my dress, withdrawal, and asocial manner. Dozens of times, I saw individuals laugh and smile more in ten to fifteen minutes than I did in all my life up to then.”

“If you look back today over the last 25 years, it is a fact that we have had a progressive degeneration of our intelligence community in general; in particular in the field of human intelligence.”

“I think the Iraqi people have shown extraordinary patience and courage in the last few months. They have really put a political system on the way to success, to a real democracy here.”

“When I interviewed Paul Bremer in his office, he had almost no books on his shelves. He had a couple of management books, like 'Leadership' by Rudolph Giuliani. I didn't take it as an encouraging sign.”

“When you give your items away, don’t keep the excess of your pride.”

“Is this neuro-bot really supposed to be her, this creature, this thing, compiled of the ghosts of human data, the replicas of their past?”

“All the latchkey children cursed and smashed bottles, teased about underwear, and puffed on those unfiltered cigarettes that only the cowboys could roll.”

“Progress daily in your own uncertainty. Live in awareness of the questions.”

“Christianity is a daily supernatural experience with your Father God not a setof rules”