Frank Carlucci's Quotes
Intelligence is not a science.
Frank CarlucciPolicymakers have to make judgments based on the best intelligence they get.
Frank CarlucciMy understanding is that what was provided was general order of battle information, not operational intelligence. I certainly have no knowledge of US participation in preparing battle and strike packages and doubt strongly that that occurred.
Frank CarlucciI can remember when I was National Security Adviser, the intelligence community told us... they put out an intelligence report saying that Iran would never back off from attacks on shipping in the Gulf if we use force.
Frank CarlucciAnd I argued with that intelligence estimate and I think it is a responsibility of policymakers to use their best judgment on the basis of the intelligence they've received.
Frank Carlucci