Daniel Fried Quotations

At least in my country, we have come to accept the flags burning, but what we cannot accept is violence, burning of embassies and intimidations, and there is no excuse for that.

The world should contemplate a nuclear weapons-armed Iran with the greatest of concern.

We intend to leave it without further discussion. We respect this request by the government of Uzbekistan

Nationalism ... is like cheap alcohol. First it makes you drunk, then it makes you blind, then it kills you.

We did not agree on some issues. I made it clear that the United States supports civil society including NGOs (non-governmental organizations) around the world.

No one expects that of Germany. But the Iraqi people deserve support, considering what they are up against and what they are going through,

Whatever our differences, Europe, America and the nations of the Middle East must support Iraqis as they build their institutions of freedom. And those of us who are willing must stay by their side to provide security until Iraqis themselves can meet those needs.

It is hard to imagine a free and fair election emerging from current circumstances.

Our interests in security and our interests in democracy are indivisible,

Some governments are enthusiastic. Some are reserved. I suspect some governments are wary,

My chief point is that these interests are indivisible. We cannot and will not have a one-dimensional relationship with any of these countries based, for example, purely on security interests, ... It doesn't work.

will consult with our European friends and evaluate whether what we are doing is sufficient. I can't answer your questions about decisions that haven't been made, but this is something we are actively reviewing.

We do want to cooperate, but it has to be across the board, not just on counterterrorism and security but also to support democratic and market reforms, ... very disappointing.

We do want to cooperate, but it has to be across the board, not just on counter-terrorism and security but also to support democratic and market reforms,

We have supported Russia's proposal to Iran with respect to nuclear fuel enrichment on Russian territory and it's a pity that Iran has not accepted this.

The president has always been clear - he has said explicitly the military option is not off the table but we are engaged in a diplomatic effort.

We, the Americans, want to work with Europe and with reformers and those in the broader Middle East who want to work with us to resolve this issue in ways that respect everyone's values.

is not a price for the right to have a base, it is a payment for material services provided by the Uzbek side.

Of these, only a small fraction has the potential to cross the critical threshold into terrorism. Still, a mere handful of extremists can carry out a devastating terrorist attack.

Aliyev wants to have good relations with the United States. He feels that is in his own interest, ... He does seem to be somewhat responsive.

The Uzbek government made it clear that we need to leave the base, and we intend to leave it without further discussion.

A country which is more democratic and more reformed in its economy is apt to find its sovereignty strengthened,

Democracy, not various forms of dictatorship, is the system best equipped to reconcile these values.

I feel bad for the Danes, because you are not used to it, and it is a hard thing.

The Iranian people do not deserve isolation, but it is isolation which they will get because of the actions of their government.