Quote by Frank Carlucci

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.

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

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In this quote, the speaker, who was formerly the National Security Adviser, recounts a situation where the intelligence community warned them about Iran's aggression in the Gulf. The intelligence report stated that Iran would continue attacking shipping in the Gulf if force was applied. This quote emphasizes the importance of using intelligence to assess potential outcomes before taking military action, highlighting how expert analysis can shape foreign policy decisions.

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