Aids Quote by Condoleezza Rice
“For the United States, supporting international development is more than just an expression of our compassion. It is a vital investment in the free, prosperous, and peaceful international order that fundamentally serves our national interest.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on International Development, U.S. Department of State, 2005
Supporting development abroad strengthens global stability, trade, and security, which in turn protects U.S. interests.
In simple terms: Helping other nations benefits the U.S.
Key Takeaway
Invest in development to secure prosperity and peace.
Themes
foreign policy
economic security
global stability
Mood
strategic
optimistic
Type
policy
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- aid programs
- trade negotiations
- national security strategy
Key Concepts
strategic investment
soft power
interdependence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can aid be made more accountable?
- What metrics best gauge its impact on security?
A Different Perspective
Development aid may be misused or ineffective without oversight.
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