We should insist that governments receiving American aid live up to standards of accountability and transparency, and we should support countries that embrace market reforms, democracy, and the rule of law. — 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 whatever, but the really difficult part is integrating all aspects of the policy, and I think… — 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
