International Relations Quotes

"There is no instance of a nation benefiting from prolonged warfare." "Peace is normally a great good, and normally it coincides with righteousness, but it is righteousness and not peace which should bind the conscience of a nation as it should bind the conscience of an individual; and neither a nation nor an individual can s" "The fact is, with every friendship you make, and every bond of trust you establish, you are shaping the image of America projected to the rest of the world. That is so important. So when you study abroad, you're actually helping to make America stronger." "The best way to enhance freedom in other lands is to demonstrate here that our democratic system is worthy of emulation" "Diplomacy: the art of restraining power" "To be an enemy of America can be dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal" "Nobody and nothing will stop Russia on the road to strengthening democracy and ensuring human rights" "Russia is a part of European culture. Therefore, it is with difficulty that I imagine NATO as an enemy" "Terrorism has no nationality or religion" "No country can act wisely simultaneously in every part of the globe at every moment of time" "Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind" "NATO was built to counteract the Soviet Union in times of Cold War. We have no idea why it is still around and what its role should be." "Observe good faith and justice towards all nations cultivate peace and harmony with all" "Radical changes in world politics leave America with a heightened responsibility to be for the world an example of a genuinely free, democratic, just and humane society" "China will always work to safeguard world peace, contribute to global development, and uphold international order" "We simply must have faith in democracy. To protect ourselves, we must turn to international agreements, international laws, international institutions and understandings." "Peace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it" "I want a strong, prosperous Britain, serving as a bridge linking us to the United States." "The Czech Republic has joined NATO, and NATO will benefit from having a country in its ranks that cherishes freedom and understands the sacrifices required to protect it" "America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests."