For more than fifty years, Americans and Cubans have been isolated from one another even though Cuba is only 90 miles away… — Ben Rhodes Cuba 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
Following one of the most violent conflicts in human history, the United States and Japan built a deep and abiding friendship -… — Ben Rhodes Economic growth 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
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
In the Arab Spring, that obviously came to a head in Syria. I found myself arguing for intervention, mainly just because I… — Ben Rhodes Arab spring Copy Share Image
Our basic assessment was that if America keeps going down these rabbit holes in the Middle East, we're just going to put… — Ben Rhodes America 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
In addition to deep divisions on issues such as trade, climate change, Middle East peace and nuclear weapons, Trump's attacks on leaders… — Ben Rhodes Change Copy Share Image
What's interesting about the foreign policy establishment critique is, you know, I think the Blob and I have more in common in… — Ben Rhodes Foreign policy Copy Share Image
Japan hosts more forward-deployed U.S. troops than any other country and serves as home port for our only forward-deployed aircraft carrier. In… — Ben Rhodes Country Copy Share Image
Billions of people around the globe had come to know Barack Obama, had heard his words, had watched his speeches, and, in… — Ben Rhodes Barack obama 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
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
To the developing world, Cuba has been a symbol of sovereignty and resistance and a supporter of revolution - for good or… — Ben Rhodes Bad Copy Share Image
When I think of the things that Trump has done, ironically, everything is sort of - we care so much about Cuba… — Ben Rhodes Cuba Copy Share Image
If you are a speechwriter, you have to know what the person you're writing for thinks. A lot of foreign policy advisers… — Ben Rhodes Communication 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
The fact that there were discreet channels of communication established with Iran in 2012 is something that we confirmed publicly. However, we… — Ben Rhodes Communication Copy Share Image
I profoundly do not believe that the United States could make things better in Syria by being there. And we have an… — Ben Rhodes Being 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
Since taking office, President Obama has pursued a policy that focused more American resources and engagement in the Asia-Pacific, a region that… — Ben Rhodes American Copy Share Image
The Asia Pacific region within TPP encompasses nearly 40 percent of the world's GDP. Shaping the rules of the road for trade… — Ben Rhodes Good Copy Share Image
Americans will forever be proud of the brave men and women of our armed forces who served in World War II, and… — Ben Rhodes Americans Copy Share Image
Downturns in migration almost always prove temporary, as people adjust to changes in American enforcement. What doesn't change is the basic human… — Ben Rhodes Believe 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 Cuba Copy Share Image
U.S. leadership has been rooted not just in our own belief in American exceptionalism but in the faith of others around the… — 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
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
Baseball is a great example of the cultural ties between the United States and Cuba and a powerful reminder of the shared… — Ben Rhodes Baseball Copy Share Image
What people admire about Prime Minister Modi is that he is an ambitious leader who is trying to elevate India economically, and… — Ben Rhodes Admire 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
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
All over the world, independent and strong civil society - NGOs, faith leaders, and other community advocates - help governments solve problems… — Ben Rhodes Civil society 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 Asia Copy Share Image
There's this constant narrative of anxieties: Is the U.S. in decline? Is China rising? People forget... no other country is trying to… — Ben Rhodes Country Copy Share Image
I found people I really wanted to work for; I made myself available to do whatever I could with the skills I… — Ben Rhodes Advice Copy Share Image
President Obama has made the Asia Pacific region a focus of his foreign policy, and Vietnam - a large, growing economy in… — Ben Rhodes Focus Copy Share Image
To be sure, the United States will be eternally proud of our civilian leaders and the men and women of our armed… — Ben Rhodes Armed forces Copy Share Image
In China, you just don't have the space for civil society and independent discourse and free media that you do in India.… — Ben Rhodes China Copy Share Image
