274 Quotes by Madeline Albright

We all understand how fateful the decisions are,

I have not yet made a final decision as to whether to go Lebanon or not. I do understand the importance of the Lebanese track,

I am confident today that the costs of a larger alliance will be real but affordable, and that NATO will emerge from this process with its military capabilities as strong as ever,

There is nothing inevitable about the tensions between our two countries or on the Korean peninsula or in the region,

I must say I am depressed about the way that that has been going on, ... We will continue to watch those elections very carefully.

I am looking forward to going to the region some time in August, and I most of all look forward to working with the prime minister, who is dedicated to the Middle East peace process,

If you are not a professional about security, you are a failure,

To America's friends and allies abroad, I say that the future depends on our keeping our commitments to each other, ... We live in an era without power blocs in which old assumptions must be re-examined, institutions modernized and relationships transformed.

I believe we are at a crossroads in the history of the Balkans as well as NATO, ... The decisions we make in the days ahead will be crucial for us all.