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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
Top 10 war quotes
As Russia's incursion into Georgian territory continues, newstatesman.com looks at quotes on the sub