Fall of Giants (The Century Trilogy, #1)

by Ken Follett

These men—once they get into a fight, all they care about is winning. They won’t give in, whatever the cost.

“You know politicians,” Rosa said. “They’re as sensitive as schoolgirls, and more vengeful.

“The ability to listen to smart people who disagree with you is a rare talent—but a president should have it.

“Because in the end the taxpayers of every country will pay for the war—but the politician who tells them that will never win another election.”