Anthony Zinni
1943
5
Quotes
Biography
Anthony Zinni is a retired United States Marine Corps general who served as the Commander in Chief of the United States Central Command. Throughout his military career, Zinni served in various high-ranking positions, including as the Special Envoy for the United States to Israel and the Palestinian Authority. He is known for his expertise in Middle Eastern affairs and has been involved in diplomatic missions in the region. Zinni has also been a vocal critic of the Iraq War.
Famous Quotes (5)
1
The first time you blow someone away is not an insignificant event. That said, there are rules of engagement and I think the more civilized we are, the better off we are.
2
Gulf War One was not fought in Vietnam. I always knew that we would feel the repercussions. There’s a real local reaction; you have a real angle-headed enemy.
3
I'm not a big resolution-type person. I think if you really want to do something, you do it. There will always be reasons not to, but I think if you really want to do it, you will.
4
Nobody wants to be a pawn in the game of war. It's not a game at all.
5
We are moving with a speed of a hundred times faster than what anyone has done before. It is just amazing.