229 Quotes by Peter Bergen

Often it is important to listen to what people aren't saying.

I've interviewed multiple people who know bin Laden... who tend to have a universal picture of what he's like, which is: modest, retiring, unassuming, kind of thoughtful - lots of things that don't fit with a mass murderer, which he is as well.

I am very suspicious of the notion that somehow bin Laden was a media creation... Bin Laden's actions made him into a big deal. Not the media.

One meeting does not make a conspiracy. Saddam Hussein does not engage in these types of acts.

Given the impact that Bin Laden has had on the recent history of the world, there is surprisingly a good deal that remains mysterious about him.

He seemed to be a very intelligent guy, a very well-informed guy and a very serious guy.

It indicates to me a certain degree of security, ... Live Today.

That was a direct correlation. Most of the time there is no correlation.

Where else in the world is a government helping the civilians they harm in conflict? Marla was very proud of this fact,