Inspirational Quotes
Words to motivate, inspire, and guide you.
DiplomacyInternational RelationsDemocracyProgress Fifty years of isolating Cuba had failed to promote democracy, setting us back in Latin America. That's why we restored diplomatic relations, opened the door to travel and commerce, and positioned ourselves to improve the lives of the Cuban people.
LeadershipReputationPoliticsInternational RelationsControversy Trump is a national disgrace and an international pariah.
HarmonyInternational RelationsPolicyHumanityInterest Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.
Government StabilityTerrorismTaliban ResurgenceInternational Relations We all hoped in 2001 that we could put in place an Afghan government under President Karzai that would be able to control the country, make sure al-Qaeda didn't come back, and make sure the Taliban wasn't resurging. It didn't work out.
International RelationsCooperation I don't know that there is much the United States can do except work with the international community.
HumorInternational RelationsPerspectives People are always asking me in interviews, 'What do you think of foreign affairs?' I just say, 'I've had a few.'
AidGovernancePoliciesInternational RelationsConsequence Well, no one gives aid to Zimbabwe through the Mugabe government.
Aid EffectivenessCold War ImpactDictatorshipsInternational RelationsHistorical Misconceptions The misconception that aid falls straight into the hands of dictators largely stems from the Cold War era.
LeadershipNon-Military SolutionsInternational Relations Of course, there is no question that Libya - and the world - will be better off with Gaddafi out of power. I, along with many other world leaders, have embraced that goal, and will actively pursue it through non-military means. But broadening our military mission to include regime change would be a mistake.