Terrorism Quotes

A range of voices reflects on the complex realities of terrorism, its roots, its human toll, and the difficult choices it forces societies to confront. Perspectives span caution and courage, grief and resilience, security and civil liberties, inviting thoughtful consideration rather than easy answers. Whether seeking historical insight, moral reflection, or language for remembrance, the selections aim to illuminate without sensationalizing. Approach with empathy for victims and communities, and a commitment to understanding how fear, justice, and hope intersect in the face of violence.
Small: Terrorism has no religion, no nationality, and no humanity. We must all work together to fight this evil
Moustapha Akkad
"Terrorism has no religion, no nationality, and no humanity. We must all work together to fight this evil"
Moustapha Akkad, Director
Small: When we think of the major threats to our national security, the first to come to mind are nuclear proliferati
Barack Obama
"When we think of the major threats to our national security, the first to come to mind are nuclear proliferation, rogue states and global terrorism. But another kind of threat lurks beyond our shores, one from nature, not humans - an avian flu pandemic"
Barack Obama, President
Small: Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terrorism have reduced the pace of military transformation a
Barack Obama
"Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and the war on terrorism have reduced the pace of military transformation and have revealed our lack of preparation for defensive and stability operations. This Administration has overextended our military"
Barack Obama, President
Small: Terrorism is the tactic of demanding the impossible, and demanding it at gunpoint
"Terrorism is the tactic of demanding the impossible, and demanding it at gunpoint"
Christopher Hitchens, Author
Small: A central claim of the Bush administrations foreign policy is that the spread of democracy in the Middle East
"A central claim of the Bush administration's foreign policy is that the spread of democracy in the Middle East is the cure for terrorism"
Timothy Garton Ash, Author
Small: While theres been much progress on terrorism, theres still much work to do and it is very important that the c
"While there's been much progress on terrorism, there's still much work to do and it is very important that the countries work together in order to address this threat together"
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, President
Small: The war being fought in Afghanistan and Iraq is bringing about a fundamental change to the environment that ha
"The war being fought in Afghanistan and Iraq is bringing about a fundamental change to the environment that has given rise and power to the extremists who export terrorism"
Craig L. Thomas, Politician
Small: I heard an Israeli speaking on Palestinian human rights issues, an interesting guy, and he said Theres no mili
"I heard an Israeli speaking on Palestinian human rights issues, an interesting guy, and he said "There's no military solution to terrorism. If there were, Israel would be the safest place in the world. But there's no military solution.""
Bradley Whitford, Actor
Small: Terrorism is a psychological warfare. Terrorists try to manipulate us and change our behavior by creating fear
"Terrorism is a psychological warfare. Terrorists try to manipulate us and change our behavior by creating fear, uncertainty, and division in society"
Patrick J. Kennedy, Politician
Small: The key battleground in the war on terrorism, therefore, is in the minds of the American public
"The key battleground in the war on terrorism, therefore, is in the minds of the American public"
Patrick J. Kennedy, Politician
Small: The war and terrorism in the Middle East, the crisis of leadership in many of the oil-supply countries in the
"The war and terrorism in the Middle East, the crisis of leadership in many of the oil-supply countries in the developing world, the crisis of global warming - all these are very clearly tied to energy"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Actress
Small: In a world of inhumanity, war and terrorism, American citizenship is a very precious possession
"In a world of inhumanity, war and terrorism, American citizenship is a very precious possession"
Phyllis Schlafly, Activist
Small: The original PATRIOT Act greatly increased our nations ability to share intelligence information, made better
"The original PATRIOT Act greatly increased our nation's ability to share intelligence information, made better use of technology, and provided terrorism investigators tools that have long been available in cases involving illegal drugs and organized crime"
Michael K. Simpson, Politician
Small: This is not a battle between the United States of America and terrorism, but between the free and democratic w
"This is not a battle between the United States of America and terrorism, but between the free and democratic world and terrorism"
Tony Blair, Statesman
Small: One of the most important post-9/11 efforts made to counter terrorism and the spread of weapons of mass destru
"One of the most important post-9/11 efforts made to counter terrorism and the spread of weapons of mass destruction is President Bush's Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI)"
Frank Gaffney, Writer
Small: The investor knows quite well that we dont have anymore the widespread terrorism here in Peru
"The investor knows quite well that we don't have anymore the widespread terrorism here in Peru"
Alberto Fujimori, Statesman
Small: Now we are showing to the world that this fighting against two terrorist groups was feasible and now we have a
"Now we are showing to the world that this fighting against two terrorist groups was feasible and now we have an isolated case which doesn't mean that terrorism is alive, as it was before"
Alberto Fujimori, Statesman
Small: The U.S. government has in recent years fought what it termed wars against AIDs, drug abuse, poverty, illitera
"The U.S. government has in recent years fought what it termed wars against AIDs, drug abuse, poverty, illiteracy and terrorism. Each of those wars has budgets, legislation, offices, officials, letterhead - everything necessary in a bureaucracy to tell you something is real"
Bruce Jackson, Public Servant
Small: We have supported state terrorism against the Palestinians and black South Africans, and now we are indignant
"We have supported state terrorism against the Palestinians and black South Africans, and now we are indignant because the stuff we have done overseas is now brought right back to our own front yards. America's chickens are coming home to roost"
Jeremiah Wright, Clergyman
Small: Iraq has become, for better or for worse, the front on the war on terrorism, and so weve got to do this, and I
"Iraq has become, for better or for worse, the front on the war on terrorism, and so we've got to do this, and I can understand why congressmen and senators would take their responsibility seriously, but I think in the end we'll get the money"
Paul Bremer, Statesman
Small: Intelligence is our first line of defense against terrorism, and we must improve the collection capabilities a
"Intelligence is our first line of defense against terrorism, and we must improve the collection capabilities and analysis of intelligence to protect the security of the United States and its allies"
Saxby Chambliss, Politician
Small: Were in a new world. Were in a world in which the possibility of terrorism, married up with technology, could
Condoleezza Rice
"We're in a new world. We're in a world in which the possibility of terrorism, married up with technology, could make us very, very sorry that we didn't act"
Condoleezza Rice, Statesman
Small: The president feels not only do we need to change these rogue regimes, but even our friendly allies, who reall
"The president feels not only do we need to change these rogue regimes, but even our friendly allies, who really basically have, sort of, benign dictatorships, need to get with the program if they want to have long-term security and prosperity from terrorism"
Mitch McConnell, Politician
Small: Terrorism is a big danger to Pakistans independence. We will fight this danger for the sake of independence of
"Terrorism is a big danger to Pakistan's independence. We will fight this danger for the sake of independence of Pakistan and will defeat it at all levels"
Shaukat Aziz
Small: The President should spend his time going after the terrorists rather than sharing sensitive counter terrorism
"The President should spend his time going after the terrorists rather than sharing sensitive counter terrorism information with countries that sponsor terrorism"
Frank Lautenberg, Politician
Small: The news in Europe, West and East, is still showing America in flames, flood, etc. Cities are shown underwater
"The news in Europe, West and East, is still showing America in flames, flood, etc. Cities are shown underwater; befuddled American officials are shown trying to explain why we are winning the war on terrorism"
Richard Reeves, Writer
Small: Since September 11th, federal terrorism investigations have resulted in charges against more than 400 suspects
"Since September 11th, federal terrorism investigations have resulted in charges against more than 400 suspects, and more than half of them have been convicted"
Jim Sensenbrenner, Politician
Small: We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel.
George W. Bush
"We will stand up for our friends in the world. And one of the most important friends is the State of Israel. My administration will be steadfast in support Israel against terrorism and violence, and in seeking the peace for which all Israelis pray"
George W. Bush, President
Small: This was not an act of terrorism, but it was an act of war
George W. Bush
"This was not an act of terrorism, but it was an act of war"
George W. Bush, President
Small: Yesterday I, along with a bipartisan Congressional Delegation of lawmakers, inspected the detention facilities
"Yesterday I, along with a bipartisan Congressional Delegation of lawmakers, inspected the detention facilities at Guantanamo used to house individuals detained in the War on Terrorism"
Jim Ryun, Athlete
Small: Since the September 11 attacks, nearly 400 individuals have been arrested by the Justice Department as a resul
"Since the September 11 attacks, nearly 400 individuals have been arrested by the Justice Department as a result of ongoing investigations into international terrorism. Of that total, over half were convicted as a result of their actions"
Jo Bonner, Politician
Small: Americas veterans and troops serving abroad today fought hard to preserve our red, white and blue, from the Re
Bill Shuster
"America's veterans and troops serving abroad today fought hard to preserve our red, white and blue, from the Revolutionary War to today's Global War Against Terrorism, and Congress' action today is appropriate for one of our most sacred symbols"
Bill Shuster, Politician
Small: If you are talking about terrorism, you need to sit down and understand what is making these people put dynami
"If you are talking about terrorism, you need to sit down and understand what is making these people put dynamite around their waists and blow themselves up"
Lakhdar Brahimi, Public Servant
Small: Any Human Rights Council reform that allows countries that sponsor terrorism to remain as members, such as Cub
"Any Human Rights Council reform that allows countries that sponsor terrorism to remain as members, such as Cuba, is not real reform. And in the past, countries such as Libya, Iran and Syria have participated on this council"
Michael McCaul, Politician
Small: Environmental degradation, overpopulation, refugees, narcotics, terrorism, world crime movements, and organize
"Environmental degradation, overpopulation, refugees, narcotics, terrorism, world crime movements, and organized crime are worldwide problems that don't stop at a nation's borders"
Warren Christopher, Statesman
Small: Let me be very clear: We monitor the risks of violent extremism taking root here in the United States.
"Let me be very clear: We monitor the risks of violent extremism taking root here in the United States. We don't have the luxury of focusing our efforts on one group; we must protect the country from terrorism whether foreign or homegrown, and regardless of the ideology that motivates its violence"
Janet Napolitano, Politician
Small: CAIR officials or former officials have been arrested on charges related to terrorism yet all it offers is sil
"CAIR officials or former officials have been arrested on charges related to terrorism yet all it offers is silence and stonewalling in discussing what are its real motives"
Paul Weyrich, Critic
Small: The key to tackling Islamist fundamentalism and terrorism from the Islamist community is in the hands of moder
"The key to tackling Islamist fundamentalism and terrorism from the Islamist community is in the hands of moderate Muslims"
Gijs de Vries, Politician
Small: I think one has to say its not just simply a matter of capturing people and holding them accountable, but remo
"I think one has to say it's not just simply a matter of capturing people and holding them accountable, but removing the sanctuaries, removing the support systems, ending states who sponsor terrorism. And that's why it has to be a broad and sustained campaign"
Paul Wolfowitz, Celebrity
Small: All of us want to see the details of any legislative plan if theres going to be a legislative response, but Co
"All of us want to see the details of any legislative plan if there's going to be a legislative response, but Congress, I believe, is in the mood to do whatever it takes to win this war against terrorism"
Richard Shelby, Politician
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