Young people in college were not even born when the Berlin Wall fell, and so they are not really cognizant of the Cold War and what that meant. Now, …

- Valerie Plame

The Cold War has ended. It's very simple. We are no longer living in a bipolar world. The chances that we will go to war with Russia are pretty much …

- Valerie Plame

The emergent terrorist threats and the spread of nuclear technology and materials have made it much more likely that terrorists will get their hands …

- Valerie Plame

I think a nuclear detonation is society-altering in ways that other attacks, even as horrific as 9/11, are not. This isn't because we have power-hung…

- Valerie Plame

No matter what age people are, I hope the lesson is to be engaged. Understand what your government is doing. Follow them. Ask questions. There is a p…

- Valerie Plame

I think human intelligence is the only one that will actually tell you intent.

- Valerie Plame

I really believe that even with all of our problems, we're still the best nation in the world. The idea of the United States is why millions of peopl…

- Valerie Plame

I would much prefer to be overseas in a covert capacity working on issues, but that is hypothetical. That is no longer open to me. So if I can use my…

- Valerie Plame

Despite the obvious fault in the universe, it cannot be used as an excuse for not trying to be your best self. Instead, use unfairness as a starting …

- Valerie Plame