That’s the introduction from a Bible Quiz master in our denomination when he or she is about to quote someone’s words and is asking who spoke those words. So here’s a similar question for you; who said these words? One hint is that it’s from a category of people, not a single speaker. Another is that they’re talking about Arab extremists and our foreign policy towards them.<\/p>\n
"Openness for the sake of openness makes the situation more complicated and sends the wrong message."<\/p>\n
Appeasing extremists tells them, "that extremism is the most effective way to attract the U.S.’s attention, and to compel them to conduct dialogue."<\/p>\n
When Pakistan was too soft on terrorists, the result was \u201cmore murders and torture of those opposed to the movement and more suffering for the people."<\/p>\n
\u201cDespite all [Obama\u2019s conciliatory actions], violence has increased\u2026.None of these elements have changed their positions\u2013despite everything Obama has done since assuming the presidency. Every step [Obama] takes towards [his foes] will only prompt them to challenge him."<\/p>\n
So who said it? Neocons? The staff at National Review? Former Bush administration officials? A conservative think tank?<\/p>\n
If you guessed any of them, the quiz master takes away 10 points for an error. <\/p>\n