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.
CooperationDiplomacyPartnership China and the U.S. need each other very badly. Yes, we should argue about some things, but it's not an 'us versus them,' it's an 'us and them' type scenario.
DiplomacyValueInvestmentNational Identity Our diplomacy and development budget is not just about reducing spending and finding efficiencies. We need a frank conversation about what we stand for as that 'shining city on a hill.' And that conversation begins by acknowledging that we can't do it on the cheap.
DiplomacyAmityNeutralityInternational RelationsPeace Nothing is more essential, than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular Nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded; and that, in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated.
SecurityLeadershipPowerDiplomacy In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power - including strong and principled diplomacy.
DiplomacyListeningRelationshipCollaboration Diplomacy is listening to what the other guy needs. Preserving your own position, but listening to the other guy. You have to develop relationships with other people so when the tough times come, you can work together.
PeaceWarDiplomacyPreventionGovernment Throughout my career, I learned plenty about war on the battlefield, but I learned even more about the importance of finding peace. And that is what the State Department and U.S.A.I.D. do: prevent the wars that we can avoid so that we fight only the ones we must.
Foreign PolicyMiddle East PeaceU.S.-Israel RelationsDiplomacyInternational Standing The Bush Administration's failure to be consistently involved in helping Israel achieve peace with the Palestinians has been both wrong for our friendship with Israel, as well as badly damaging to our standing in the Arab world.