East and West, most societies have come to believe that competition will produce more prosperity for more people than a planned economy. I share that belief. — Anthony Lewis Copy Share Image
Americans who visit Tuscany or Umbria love the landscape: the silvery olive groves, the fields of sunflowers, the vineyards, the stone houses and barns. — Anthony Lewis Copy Share Image
Despite all the gains for democracy in the world, in many countries anyone who wants to publish truths unwelcome to the government risks suppression… — Anthony Lewis Copy Share Image
Congress has shortchanged not only foreign aid but foreign policy. A mistaken notion that diplomats are unimportant and hence undeserving of support grips conservative… — Anthony Lewis Copy Share Image
Freedom under law is hard work. If rulers cannot be trusted with arbitrary power, it is up to citizens to raise their voices at… — Anthony Lewis Copy Share Image
We have learned by now, or should have, that the best-intended designers of aid programs can make ghastly mistakes in their sophisticated plans. — Anthony Lewis Copy Share Image
Over many years, the United States has worked to persuade and compel governments around the world to abide by the rules. By spurning our… — Anthony Lewis Copy Share Image
Attacking the indecency of life in much of the Southern Hemisphere is no longer a matter of grace, of charity, of patronizing kindness. It… — Anthony Lewis Copy Share Image
The only way to security for Israel and a humane life for Palestinians in their own land is political. No matter where the fault… — Anthony Lewis Copy Share Image
