Frank Carlucci

Intelligence is not a science. ↗

— Frank Carlucci

#science

And I argued with that intelligence estimate and I think it is a responsibility of policymakers to use their best judgment on the basis of the intelligence they've received. ↗

— Frank Carlucci

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I wouldn't even know - and I spent three years in the CIA - I wouldn't even know how you'd start a covert action program in a place like Iran. It would be extraordinarily difficult. ↗

— Frank Carlucci

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It took us 50 months in Germany, post World War II to go from the end of the war to a national election. ↗

— Frank Carlucci

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Over a period of time, I think the popular will in Iran will prevail. ↗

— Frank Carlucci

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Policymakers have to make judgments based on the best intelligence they get. ↗

— Frank Carlucci

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The budget evolved from a management tool into an obstacle to management. ↗

— Frank Carlucci

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The Crown Prince has said he needs to broaden political participation in the governing of Saudi Arabia. ↗

— Frank Carlucci

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There's clearly something to be said for success and following through on your commitments. ↗

— Frank Carlucci

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These are all elements, but the main thing we can do in the Middle East is encourage the reformist elements. ↗

— Frank Carlucci

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