Bill Kristol Quotes

A collection of quotes by Bill Kristol.

Bill Kristol is a prominent American political analyst, commentator, and editor. He was born on December 23, 1952, in New York City, New York. Kristol is best known for his influential role in shaping conservative political thought in the United States.

Kristol is the son of Irving Kristol, a well-known intellectual and writer often considered the godfather of neoconservatism. Following in his father's footsteps, Bill Kristol became an influential figure in conservative circles. He attended Harvard University, where he earned his bachelor's degree, and later continued his studies at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.

Throughout his career, Kristol has been associated with various conservative publications. He co-founded and served as editor of The Weekly Standard, a conservative political magazine, from 1995 until its closure in 2018. He was also a regular contributor to Fox News as a political commentator and has made appearances on multiple television programs.

Kristol has been an outspoken advocate for conservative principles and played a significant role in shaping policy debates within the Republican Party. He has been involved in numerous conservative think tanks and frequently contributes to op-ed pages of major newspapers, providing his insights on current political issues.

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If terror groups are to be defeated, it is national governme

If terror groups are to be defeated, it is national governments that will have to do so. In nations like India, governments will have to call on the patriotism of citizens to fight the terrorists. In a nation like Pakistan, the government will have to be persuaded to deal with those in their midst who are complicit.

Conservatives shouldn't count on the Supreme Court to do our

Conservatives shouldn't count on the Supreme Court to do our work for us on Obamacare. The Court may rule as it should, and strike down the mandate. But it may not. And even if it does, the future of health care in America - and for that matter, the future of limited government - depends ultimately on the verdict of the American people.

Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civi

Patriotism is an indispensable weapon in the defense of civilization against barbarism.

Patriotism

Shouldn't Democrats insist that Sen. Durbin step down as the

Shouldn't Democrats insist that Sen. Durbin step down as their whip, the number two man in their leadership?

Leadership

Surely our inaction with respect to Syria is a poor preceden

Surely our inaction with respect to Syria is a poor precedent if we're fighting a war on terror.

Respect

There will be trying times during Obama's presidency, and li

There will be trying times during Obama's presidency, and liberty will need staunch defenders. Can Obama reshape liberalism to be, as it was under F.D.R., a fighting faith, unapologetically patriotic and strong in the defense of liberty? That would be a service to our country.

Faith

If Romney explains why where we are with Obama is unacceptab

If Romney explains why where we are with Obama is unacceptable, why whither we are tending is even worse - and why his own alternative path forward is superior - then we trust the American people to make the right choice in November.

Trust

In any case, decisions on troop levels in the American syste

In any case, decisions on troop levels in the American system of government are not made by any general or set of generals but by the civilian leadership of the war effort.

Leadership