As Russia's incursion into Georgian territory continues, newstatesman.com looks at quotes on the subject of war

• 1 The war on terror involves Saddam Hussein because of the nature of Saddam Hussein, the history of Saddam Hussein, and his willingness to terrorize himself. - George W Bush
• 2 Nobody and nothing will stop Russia on the road to strengthening democracy and ensuring human rights and freedoms – Vladimir Putin
• 3 When I take action, I'm not going to fire a $2 million missile at a $10 empty tent and hit a camel in the butt. It's going to be decisive - George W Bush
• 4 The idea of all-out nuclear war is unsettling – Walter Goodman
• 5 Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent – Isaac Asimov
• 6 I was proud the other day when both Republicans and Democrats stood with me in the Rose Garden to announce their support for a clear statement of purpose: you disarm, or we will. George W Bush
• 7 War what is it good for? Absolutely nothing – Edwin Starr
• 8 The object of war is not to die for your country, but to make the other bastard die for his – General Patton
• 9 Everyone imposes his own system as far as his army can reach – Joseph Stalin
• 10 War is not nice – Barbara Bush

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