With the 5-to-4 decision upholding Trump's Muslim ban, arbitrary discrimination is now formal U.S. policy, celebrated by a president who campaigned on… — Ben Rhodes Decision Copy Share Image
For more than fifty years, our policy towards Cuba was not making life better for Cubans. In many ways, it was making… — Ben Rhodes Better 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
One of the most depressing things about President Donald Trump's decision to roll back elements of the Cuba opening is how predictable… — Ben Rhodes Back Copy Share Image
There is no question that our security and prosperity will be increasingly tied to the Asia Pacific. If America doesn't set the… — Ben Rhodes America 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
Where civil society thrives, governments operate with more transparency and accountability. This creates a tangible impact on the lives of everyday citizens. — Ben Rhodes Accountability 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
The world order and American actions in the world have deep wiring. — Ben Rhodes Actions 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
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
America's trade policy has an enormous impact on the economic well-being of the American people and the strategic interests of the United… — Ben Rhodes America 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
It was wrenching to read about the brutality of Assad every morning, to see images of family homes reduced to rubble. I… — Ben Rhodes Brutality Copy Share Image
We are proud of the role our military plays in Japan: defending our allies, ensuring regional peace and stability, and responding to… — Ben Rhodes Allies Copy Share Image
A critical part of our relationship with Laos involves addressing the legacy of war. — Ben Rhodes Critical Copy Share Image
The events of my twenties felt historic, but the people involved did not. I wanted a hero - someone who could make… — Ben Rhodes Events Copy Share Image
People make a mistake when they think that if you just accumulate a set number of things on your resume, it's going… — Ben Rhodes Climb Copy Share Image
