Foreign aid is neither a failure nor a panacea. It is, instead, an important tool of American policy that can serve the interests of the United States and the world if wisely administered. — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
President George W. Bush is the first American president to call openly for two-states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and… — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
The U.S has acquired reservoirs of goodwill around the globe over many years. But it is clear - from polling data and ample anecdotal… — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
But in the end our government usually - not unfailingly - is responsive to the people; and usually - not always - will try… — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
Democracy makes us articulate our views, defend them, and refine them. — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
The temptations are great to simply retreat to the domain of private life and give up on our public problems. — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
We should insist that governments receiving American aid live up to standards of accountability and transparency, and we should support countries that embrace market… — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
Addressing global resentment cannot be put off. If we do not learn to use our predominant power with great restraint, we will antagonize the… — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
Aid can work where there is good governance, and usually fails where governments are unable or unwilling to commit aid to improve the lives… — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
Foreign aid is neither a failure nor a panacea. It is, instead, an important tool of American policy that can serve the interests of… — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
“...the Constitution is an invitation for the president and Congress to struggle for the privilege of directing foreign policy. Although the president is the… — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
The U.S. should support the historic Gaza withdrawal as a first step toward a final settlement: a permanent Palestinian state in Gaza and nearly… — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
China's ability to deliver nuclear warheads on American cities is expanding. — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
Putting together a counter- terrorism policy, it's very easy to look at law enforcement or defense, military action or stopping the money flows or… — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
U.S. officials and outside experts agree that China is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of its military. The Chinese military has gotten smaller but smarter. — Lee H. Hamilton Copy Share Image
