This (I have paraphrased it) statement came from a movie called the International. To control the people you need to have them in a conflict like today. The value of the conflict is the debt it produces, as nations and individuals are slaves to the debt. The movie's premise was that banks run everything-justice is not possible, it is an illusion that the system guarantees our safety-CIA, Hezbolla, Iran, Germany, USA, they all need banks.
It was kind of interesting and reminded of today's America/world. The movie had a savior, but like the main villain said (paraphrased) you take me out there will be a lot of people to take over if the "head man" is killed.