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Quotes from Speech at the National Press Club — George Soros

born 1930 Hungary

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An open society is always in danger. It must constantly reaffirm its principles in order to survive.

Speech at the National Press Club (2004)

We are the most powerful nation on earth. No external power, no terrorist organization, can defeat us. But we can defeat ourselves by getting caught in a quagmire.

Speech at the National Press Club (2004)

Before the invasion of Iraq, we could project overwhelming power in any part of the world. We cannot do so any more because we are bogged down in Iraq.

Speech at the National Press Club (2004)

The war in Iraq was misconceived from start to finish — if it has a finish.

Speech at the National Press Club (2004)

The invasion of Afghanistan was justified: that was where Osama bin Laden lived and al Qaeda had its training camps. The invasion of Iraq was not similarly justified.

Speech at the National Press Club (2004)

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