The 31 Best National interests Quotes

Updated March 1, 2023

Quote by Barack Obama: 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.

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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. Barack Obama, president

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Quote by E. P. Thompson: There are no European voices at Geneva, there are no European voices at START.

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There are no European voices at Geneva, there are no European voices at START. E. P. Thompson, historian

E. P. Thompson was a British historian and writer known for his influential works on the history of the working class and social movements.

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There is a movement to get an international criminal court in the world, voted for by hundreds of states-but with the noticeable absence of the United States of America. Harold Pinter, dramatist

Harold Pinter was a British playwright, screenwriter, director, and actor, known for his distinctive writing style and exploration of power dynamics in human relationships.

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Quote by Lee Hsien Loong: If there are tensions between America and China, we will be asked to pick a side. It may not be directly, but you will get the message that, 'We would like you to be with us, and are you with us? If not, does that mean you're against us?' And that's to put it gently.

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If there are tensions between America and China, we will be asked to pick a side. It may not be directly, but you will get the message that, 'We would like you to be with us, and are you with us? If not, does that mean you're against us?' And that's to put it gently. Lee Hsien Loong, politician

Lee Hsien Loong is the current Prime Minister of Singapore, serving since 2004.

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Quote by Adam Davidson: What there is no dispute about is whether or not China is a currency manipulator. They are a currency manipulator. They actively intervene every single day to keep the value of their currency less than it would be against the dollar than if it floated freely. We think. Even China barely disputes that.

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What there is no dispute about is whether or not China is a currency manipulator. They are a currency manipulator. They actively intervene every single day to keep the value of their currency less than it would be against the dollar than if it floated freely. We think. Even China barely disputes that. Adam Davidson, journalist

Adam Davidson is an American journalist, radio personality, and co-founder of the podcast Planet Money.

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Quote by Ben Carson: Our - our friends can't trust us anymore. You know, Ukraine was a nuclear-armed state. They gave away their nuclear arms with the understanding that we would protect them. We won't even give them offensive weapons.

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Our - our friends can't trust us anymore. You know, Ukraine was a nuclear-armed state. They gave away their nuclear arms with the understanding that we would protect them. We won't even give them offensive weapons. Ben Carson, scientist

Ben Carson is a retired American neurosurgeon and politician who served as the 17th United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from 2017 to 2021.

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Quote by Benjamin Wittes: To get a FISA warrant to spy on a suspected spy, the feds go before a super-secret court located in a sealed room in the Department of Justice. With no defense lawyers present, they need only show probable cause that the target is an 'agent of a foreign power' engaged in intelligence gathering against the United States.

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To get a FISA warrant to spy on a suspected spy, the feds go before a super-secret court located in a sealed room in the Department of Justice. With no defense lawyers present, they need only show probable cause that the target is an 'agent of a foreign power' engaged in intelligence gathering against the United States. Benjamin Wittes, journalist

Benjamin Wittes is a journalist and senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, where he focuses on issues related to national security and law.

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Quote by Elliott Abrams: In 2004, President Bush gave Prime Minister Sharon certain guarantees about American policy, but the Obama administration treated those as a kind of private letter having no binding policy impact.

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In 2004, President Bush gave Prime Minister Sharon certain guarantees about American policy, but the Obama administration treated those as a kind of private letter having no binding policy impact. Elliott Abrams, lawyer

Elliott Abrams is an American lawyer and diplomat who has served in various high-level positions in the US government.

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Quote by Ferdinand Buisson: For a long time, it was believed that war was waged by armies which could not be identified with the nation itself. Professional soldiers took upon themselves the job of defending national interests, and it was understood that the war affected only them; the country itself went on living and working.

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For a long time, it was believed that war was waged by armies which could not be identified with the nation itself. Professional soldiers took upon themselves the job of defending national interests, and it was understood that the war affected only them; the country itself went on living and working. Ferdinand Buisson, activist

Ferdinand Buisson was a French educator, pacifist, and socialist activist who played a significant role in the development of the French educational system.

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Quote by Mac Thornberry: To protect America's security, we are going to have to pull America's military out of the swamp of Washington politics.

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To protect America's security, we are going to have to pull America's military out of the swamp of Washington politics. Mac Thornberry, politician

Mac Thornberry is a former Republican Congressman from Texas who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2021.

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Quote by Marcia Fudge: I especially remain firmly opposed to a nuclear Iran and will review all related policies and proposed actions from that position.

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I especially remain firmly opposed to a nuclear Iran and will review all related policies and proposed actions from that position. Marcia Fudge, politician

Marcia Fudge is an American politician who currently serves as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development in the Biden administration.

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Quote by Ehud Olmert: Israel is prepared for a compromise. The majority of Israelis understand this compromise will be serious, will be meaningful, and will be painful.

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Israel is prepared for a compromise. The majority of Israelis understand this compromise will be serious, will be meaningful, and will be painful. Ehud Olmert, politician

Ehud Olmert is a former Israeli politician who served as the 12th Prime Minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009.

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Quote by Ehud Olmert: There is an alliance between Israel and the United States, and it has never been stronger than at the time of George W. Bush.

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There is an alliance between Israel and the United States, and it has never been stronger than at the time of George W. Bush. Ehud Olmert, politician

Ehud Olmert is a former Israeli politician who served as the 12th Prime Minister of Israel from 2006 to 2009.

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Quote by Iain Duncan Smith: I hate this argument that says little Britain or something outside, or Britain is part of a wider Europe. We can both be within our trading relationships within Europe but we can also be a fantastic global trader.

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I hate this argument that says little Britain or something outside, or Britain is part of a wider Europe. We can both be within our trading relationships within Europe but we can also be a fantastic global trader. Iain Duncan Smith, politician

Iain Duncan Smith is a British politician who served as the leader of the Conservative Party from 2001 to 2003 and as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions from 2010 to 2016.

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Quote by Samantha Power: I would like to put forward a simple thesis that should no longer be at all controversial: it is now objectively the case that our national interests are increasingly affected not just by what happens between states, but also by how people are treated within states.

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I would like to put forward a simple thesis that should no longer be at all controversial: it is now objectively the case that our national interests are increasingly affected not just by what happens between states, but also by how people are treated within states. Samantha Power, public servant

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Quote by Tariq Ali: For India, the links with the United States/Israel are the centrepiece of its foreign policy.

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For India, the links with the United States/Israel are the centrepiece of its foreign policy. Tariq Ali, historian

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Quote by Paul Keating: You see, before I became prime minister, the Australian prime minister only attended ever two meetings in the world: the British Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and the South Pacific Forum.

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You see, before I became prime minister, the Australian prime minister only attended ever two meetings in the world: the British Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and the South Pacific Forum. Paul Keating, politician

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Quote by Charles Dallara: Threats of trade protectionism, plus unilateral actions on the exchange-rate front, such as the heavy interventions of China, Japan, and Switzerland in the currency markets - not to mention the retaliatory tariffs recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives - endanger growth prospects and could further depress financial market confidence.

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Threats of trade protectionism, plus unilateral actions on the exchange-rate front, such as the heavy interventions of China, Japan, and Switzerland in the currency markets - not to mention the retaliatory tariffs recently passed by the U.S. House of Representatives - endanger growth prospects and could further depress financial market confidence. Charles Dallara, businessman

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Quote by Ted Yoho: President Trump is right to welcome China's help in bringing North Korea's illicit nuclear program to heal, but he's also correct that if China doesn't go along, the U.S. can act alone.

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President Trump is right to welcome China's help in bringing North Korea's illicit nuclear program to heal, but he's also correct that if China doesn't go along, the U.S. can act alone. Ted Yoho, politician

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Quote by Tim Kaine: I work on the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees to keep us safe at home and strong in the world.

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I work on the Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees to keep us safe at home and strong in the world. Tim Kaine, politician

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Quote by Richard Phillips: I believe it is the responsibility of our government to protect the U.S., including U.S.-flag vessels.

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I believe it is the responsibility of our government to protect the U.S., including U.S.-flag vessels. Richard Phillips, artist

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Quote by Saad Hariri: I believe a relationship with a country is simply bound to the interests of two countries and not by personal issues.

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I believe a relationship with a country is simply bound to the interests of two countries and not by personal issues. Saad Hariri, politician

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Quote by Ted Deutch: The United States does not provide economic support funds to the Palestinian Authority to build new homes for terrorists or fund President Abbas' anti-Israel campaign trips through Europe.

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The United States does not provide economic support funds to the Palestinian Authority to build new homes for terrorists or fund President Abbas' anti-Israel campaign trips through Europe. Ted Deutch, politician

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Quote by Sushma Swaraj: We attach high priority to India's relations with Israel.

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We attach high priority to India's relations with Israel. Sushma Swaraj, politician

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Quote by Zbigniew Brzezinski: With the decline of America's global preeminence, weaker countries will be more susceptible to the assertive influence of major regional powers.

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With the decline of America's global preeminence, weaker countries will be more susceptible to the assertive influence of major regional powers. Zbigniew Brzezinski, politician

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Quote by S.E. Cupp: While our goals in Syria were never clearly enumerated by then-President Obama or President Trump, throughout the war one of our most committed and effective allies in the fight has been the Kurds.

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While our goals in Syria were never clearly enumerated by then-President Obama or President Trump, throughout the war one of our most committed and effective allies in the fight has been the Kurds. S.E. Cupp, journalist

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Quote by Richard N. Haass: Foreign policy must be about priorities. The United States cannot do everything everywhere.

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Foreign policy must be about priorities. The United States cannot do everything everywhere. Richard N. Haass, diplomat

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Quote by Richard Holbrooke: The United Nations is an indispensable but deeply flawed organization. It is valuable to the United States, and the United States is invaluable to it. We need to reform it.

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The United Nations is an indispensable but deeply flawed organization. It is valuable to the United States, and the United States is invaluable to it. We need to reform it. Richard Holbrooke, public servant

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Quote by Gijs de Vries: In the fight against terrorism, national agencies keep full control over their police forces, security and intelligence agencies and judicial authorities.

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In the fight against terrorism, national agencies keep full control over their police forces, security and intelligence agencies and judicial authorities. Gijs de Vries, politician

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Quote by Ted Lieu: Speech controversies' will come and go as they always have, but our countries' shared values remain and Congress' bipartisan support for a strong U.S.-Israel partnership is ironclad.

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Speech controversies' will come and go as they always have, but our countries' shared values remain and Congress' bipartisan support for a strong U.S.-Israel partnership is ironclad. Ted Lieu, politician

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Quote by Samantha Power: The performance of international institutions will be symptomatic of the domestic political priorities of influential member states. International institutions don't really have a life and a mind of their own.

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The performance of international institutions will be symptomatic of the domestic political priorities of influential member states. International institutions don't really have a life and a mind of their own. Samantha Power, public servant

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