Cuba is only 90 miles from Florida, but for a long time, the distance between our two countries seemed a lot greater. — Ben Rhodes Cuba Copy Share Image
Any country must establish control over its borders. That is essential to sovereignty and the security of our citizens. But America, at… — Ben Rhodes Appreciation Copy Share Image
We want to open up more opportunities for U.S. businesses and travelers to engage with Cuba, and we want the Cuban government… — Ben Rhodes Business Copy Share Image
There are a very limited number of people in senior roles at the White House, and time is their most precious asset. — Ben Rhodes Asset Copy Share Image
Jose Marti, known as 'the Apostle of Cuban Independence,' was an influential poet, journalist, and political theorist who became a symbol for… — Ben Rhodes Freedom Copy Share Image
We've supported the development of Cuba's private sector. This is a human rights issue - people should have the right to live… — Ben Rhodes Control Copy Share Image
All these newspapers used to have foreign bureaus. Now they don't. They call us to explain to them what's happening in Moscow… — Ben Rhodes Events Copy Share Image
Active citizenship doesn't just mean running for office or going into politics; it means starting organisations that promote change or solve a… — Ben Rhodes Active citizenship Copy Share Image
We have enormous interests in the Asia Pacific. In addition to our economy, we need to secure our allies, protect our environment,… — Ben Rhodes Business Copy Share Image
In both Burma and Laos, we have engaged countries that were once adversaries, and will continue to do so in ways that… — Ben Rhodes Good Copy Share Image
While the TPP - like any trade deal - is a subject of vigorous debate, its benefits are clear. The TPP will… — Ben Rhodes American Copy Share Image
We want a rules-based order in Asia-Pacific like we have had in the Atlantic. — Ben Rhodes Atlantic Copy Share Image
I don't think people realize how many decisions the president of the United States makes about military action. — Ben Rhodes Action Copy Share Image
President Obama has been on the world stage for 10 years, and people know what he believes. He doesn't single out individual… — Ben Rhodes Believe Copy Share Image
For more than fifty years, the United States pursued a policy of isolating and pressuring Cuba. While the policy was rooted in… — Ben Rhodes Cold Copy Share Image
The Catholic Church played an integral role in supporting the opening between the U.S. and Cuban governments. — Ben Rhodes Catholic Copy Share Image
After the separation of children from families seeking to join the United States was embraced as the official policy of our government,… — Ben Rhodes America Copy Share Image
No matter what people may think about American foreign policy, there is broad and overwhelming interest in engaging with the United States… — Ben Rhodes America Copy Share Image
President Obama started in public life not as an elected official but as a community organizer. He worked with churches and other… — Ben Rhodes Change Copy Share Image
Faith leaders, young people, American companies, human rights advocates, and many others have demonstrated a unique interest in our Cuba policy. But… — Ben Rhodes American Copy Share Image
If we're going to play a role in shaping a future that is more secure, more prosperous, and more connected, we need… — Ben Rhodes Future Copy Share Image
Laos is a deeply Buddhist country, and my visit included a traditional Tak Bat ceremony, in which you get up at sunrise… — Ben Rhodes Buddhism Copy Share Image
