"The task of the leader is to get his people from where they are to where they have not been." ― Henry Kissinger From Henry Kissinger Statesman Added on 1/31/2026 About Henry Kissinger Henry Kissinger was an American diplomat and statesman who served as U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor. He was a central figure in U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. Born: 1923-05-27 Died: 2023-11-29 View all quotes from Henry Kissinger