Quote by Madeleine Albright

I hope I'm wrong, but I am afraid that Iraq is going to turn out to be the greatest disaster in American foreign policy - worse than Vietnam, not in the number who died, but in terms of its unintended consequences and its reverberation throughout the region.

I hope I'm wrong, but I am afraid that Iraq is going to turn

Summary

The quote expresses concern that Iraq could potentially surpass the negative impact of the Vietnam War on American foreign policy. It suggests that while the number of casualties in Iraq may be lower, the long-term consequences and influence it has on the entire region will be more detrimental. The quote highlights not only the anticipated unintended effects but also the potential ripple effect that Iraq's situation may have on neighboring countries.

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