National Insecurity Quotes

“The similarities between the Inquisition interrogation regime and the role of the C.I.A. in the twenty-first century are chilling.”
― Melvin A. Goodman, National Insecurity: The Cost of American Militarism

“Specialist [David Emanuel] Hickman may have been the last man to die for his country in Iraq, but he will certainly not be the last man or woman to suffer form the stewardship of President George W. Bush.”
― Melvin A. Goodman, National Insecurity: The Cost of American Militarism

“Over the past five decades, civilian officials have favored the use of military force over the opposition of their military counterparts. In doing so, the 'best and brightest' have blundered into long-term engagements in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan that didn't favor U.S. national security interests ... Paradoxically, the military is far less likely than their civilian counterparts to resort to the use of force.”
― Melvin A. Goodman, National Insecurity: The Cost of American Militarism