Vernon A. Walters Quotes

A collection of quotes by Vernon A. Walters.

Vernon A. Walters was an American military officer and diplomat. Born on January 3, 1917, he served in World War II and became an influential intelligence officer during the Cold War. Walters held several high-ranking positions in the United States government, including Deputy Director of Central Intelligence and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. He was known for his astute negotiation skills and played a crucial role in various diplomatic efforts. Walters retired from public service in 1989 and passed away on February 10, 2002.

Americans have always had an ambivalent attitude toward inte

Americans have always had an ambivalent attitude toward intelligence. When they feel threatened, they want a lot of it, and when they don't, they regard the whole thing as somewhat immoral.

Vernon A. Walters

Attitude