Frank Carlucci Quotes

A collection of quotes by Frank Carlucci.

Frank Carlucci was an American government official and diplomat who served as the United States Secretary of Defense from 1987 to 1989. He was born on October 18, 1930, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Carlucci studied at Princeton University and Harvard Business School, and his early career included working as a foreign service officer and serving in the United States Army.

Carlucci's government service spanned several decades, during which he held various high-ranking positions. He served as Ambassador to Portugal from 1975 to 1978, Deputy Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) from 1978 to 1981, and Undersecretary of State from 1981 to 1982. Following his work at the State Department, Carlucci was appointed National Security Advisor to President Ronald Reagan in 1986.

In 1987, Carlucci was nominated by President Reagan to become the Secretary of Defense, succeeding Caspar Weinberger. During his tenure, he focused on modernizing the military and played a crucial role in shaping the defense policies of the late Cold War era. He also dealt with various international crises, including the Iran-Contra affair and the Iran-Iraq War.

After leaving the Department of Defense in 1989, Carlucci remained involved in public service and worked in the private sector. He served on various corporate boards, including that of The Carlyle Group, a global investment firm. Additionally, Carlucci was involved in numerous think tanks and universities, providing expertise on defense and international affairs.

Frank Carlucci passed away on June 3, 2018, leaving behind a legacy of service and contributions to American diplomacy and national security.

My understanding is that what was provided was general order

My understanding is that what was provided was general order of battle information, not operational intelligence. I certainly have no knowledge of US participation in preparing battle and strike packages and doubt strongly that that occurred.

Frank Carlucci

Intelligence

Intelligence is not a science.

Intelligence is not a science.

Frank Carlucci

Intelligence

If I could explain it to the average person, I wouldn't have

If I could explain it to the average person, I wouldn't have been worth the Nobel Prize.

Richard Feynman

Amazing

And I argued with that intelligence estimate and I think it

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

Intelligence

I can remember when I was National Security Adviser, the int

I can remember when I was National Security Adviser, the intelligence community told us... they put out an intelligence report saying that Iran would never back off from attacks on shipping in the Gulf if we use force.

Frank Carlucci

Intelligence

Policymakers have to make judgments based on the best intell

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

Frank Carlucci

Intelligence