Acting Quote by Condoleezza Rice
“American national security and American economic interests, of course - every president, every secretary of state - that is the primary goal. As you are in this job and in the work, you begin to see, though, that in the long run, both American economic interests and American national security are better served when there are other decent countries in the world who are both your allies and even when your adversaries are acting more decently.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Security Forum, 2005
U.S. security and prosperity depend on strong, decent allies; cooperation benefits both sides over time.
In simple terms: Allies boost security and economy.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate trustworthy partnerships.
Themes
diplomacy
mutual benefit
strategic alliances
Mood
strategic
analytical
Type
political
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- trade negotiations
- defense pacts
- foreign aid
Key Concepts
geopolitics
economic interdependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance national interests with global cooperation?
- What risks arise from over‑reliance on allies?
A Different Perspective
Allies may have conflicting interests.
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