Richard Holbrooke Quotes

A collection of quotes by Richard Holbrooke.

Richard Holbrooke was an American diplomat best known for his role in brokering the 1995 Dayton Accords, which ended the war in Bosnia. Born on April 24, 1941, in New York City, Holbrooke served in various diplomatic positions under multiple U.S. administrations. He played a key role in negotiating peace agreements and focusing on conflicts including Bosnia, Kosovo, and Afghanistan. Holbrooke's intense personality and relentless pursuit of diplomacy earned him both praise and criticism throughout his career. He passed away on December 13, 2010, leaving behind a legacy as a skilled negotiator and a dedicated diplomat.

I still believe in the possibility of the United States, wit

I still believe in the possibility of the United States, with all its will and all its strength, and I don't just mean military, persevering against any challenge. I still believe in that.

Richard Holbrooke

Strength

There is a split between Muslims who want to practice their

There is a split between Muslims who want to practice their faith in peace and tolerance with other religions and other people, and these extreme, radical fundamentalists who have shown a total lack of tolerance for people with different views, starting with people who they don't think are good Muslims, and going on to include Christians and Jews.

Richard Holbrooke

Faith

A peace deal requires agreements, and you don't make agreeme

A peace deal requires agreements, and you don't make agreements with your friends, you make agreements with your enemies.

Richard Holbrooke

Peace

United Nations peacekeepers are going all over the world spr

United Nations peacekeepers are going all over the world spreading AIDS even while they're trying to bring peace. What a supreme irony.

Richard Holbrooke

Peace