Legislators consistently put the political imperative before the national interest. — Doug Bandow Copy Share Image
Too often, we restrict trade that would create U.S. jobs and is in our national interest. — Henry Paulson Copy Share Image
“In matters of the national interest, silence is not golden; it’s yellow.” — Nick Adams Copy Share Image
President Putin and President Trump-they both insist on their priority as national interest. — Dmitry Peskov Copy Share Image
We pay a price when special interests win out over the collective national interest. — Chris Christie Copy Share Image
I certainly believe that improving our intelligence is of important national interest. — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
For German Social Democracy, Europe is vital to the national interest. — Martin Schulz Copy Share Image
We need to review treaties to make them reflect our national interest. — Matteo Salvini Copy Share Image
I believe a strong NATO has been the bulwark of our defence in Europe. Obviously that's important in the UK national interest… — Theresa May Copy Share Image
I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma: but perhaps… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
We need to fight to prove to people that it is possible to form an E.U. migration policy that is in line… — Viktor Orban Copy Share Image
As we realize that more and more things have global impact, I think we're going to get people increasingly wanting to get… — Peter Singer Copy Share Image
We want people to come into our country, but they have to come into our country legally and properly vetted, and in… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
Trump is beset by clear and alarming conflicts between his international business concerns and the national interest. — Joy Reid Copy Share Image
There is very little chance of the modern Republican Party putting the national interest above their own partisan interests. — Mehdi Hasan Copy Share Image
The history and national interest of Rwanda and the Rwandan people dictate our national orientation. — Paul Kagame Copy Share Image
The U.S. should never get involved where we have no clear national interest. We should not intervene militarily in a country like… — Rand Paul Copy Share Image
Idealism that makes no distinction between areas where our national interest lies and those from which it is remote does no good… — Dick Morris Copy Share Image
Republican voters believe we should have a lawful system of immigration that serves the national interest. They don't believe we should enter… — Jeff Sessions Copy Share Image
Beyond the U.S. and E.U., Britain should deepen ties with the Commonwealth and the rising powers of Asia and Latin America -… — Dominic Raab Copy Share Image
For the past 15 years or so, British governments have tried to persuade the rest of us that the best judges of… — Neal Ascherson Copy Share Image
Our foreign policy needs to support our energy, economic, defense and domestic policies. It all falls within the arch of national interest.… — Chuck Hagel Copy Share Image
The appetite of the British people for a long-term involvement in another Middle Eastern conflict could not be weaker. There is no… — Jacob Rees-Mogg Copy Share Image
Look, I don't mind if the President sends a budget which he knows is not going to achieve anything. But when he… — Charles Krauthammer Copy Share Image
“Humans are by nature self-centered. It doesn’t matter how civilized or primitive they are. If they want something, they’ll find a way… — Ednah Walters Copy Share Image
I believe it is in the national interest that government stand side-by-side with people of faith who work to change lives for… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
We need to review the process for the election of Speaker. We've got to reform Question Time, which is really a waste… — Richard Di Natale Copy Share Image
Governments do not necessarily act in the national interest, especially when making detailed microeconomic interventions. Instead, they are influenced by interest group… — Paul Krugman Copy Share Image
“Kalau saya mengatakan tadi ada pertautan antara politic, war, and diplomacy, Saudara pasti pernah mendengar bahwa war is a continuation of politic… — SBYudhoyono Copy Share Image
One of the things that we have to change in this country is the idea that people can't disagree without challenging each… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“We're taught to talk about the world as a world of as states conceived as unified, coherent entities. If you study international… — Noam Chomsky Copy Share Image
I think the Iraqis themselves will have to make a determination as to what type of government they ultimately come up with… — Tom Vilsack Copy Share Image
“The land of opportunity", "The American dream", "Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness": these are the sounds of the great sucking… — Mitchell Heisman Copy Share Image
“Jon Stewart: [at anchor desk] The media, of course, must walk a fine line covering this story. With more we turn to… — Chris Smith Copy Share Image
“He was harassed, but still he spoke with authority. He was, in fact, characteristic of the best type of dominant male in… — Robert Anton Wilson Copy Share Image
“...decision makers should realize that even with rational models and established parameters, situations will arise that may compel the United States to… — Antonia Handler Chayes Copy Share Image
“From the perspective of nearly half a century, the Battle of Hue and the entire Vietnam War seem a tragic and meaningless… — Mark Bowden Copy Share Image
“It is possible that the next economic downturn--or stock market crash--will bring on further developments. During the recession at the end of… — Steve Brouwer Copy Share Image
“It is not that the historian can avoid emphasis of some facts and not of others. This is as natural to him… — Howard Zinn Copy Share Image
“the Democratic Party had failed (in 1983) 'to remember waht got us this far and how we got here -- moral indignation,… — Joe Biden Copy Share Image