Active Quote by David Rockefeller
“Populists and isolationists ignore the tangible benefits that have resulted from our active international role during the past half-century.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Remarks on Global Trade, David Rockefeller, 1990
He argues that international engagement has yielded concrete advantages that populists and isolationists overlook.
In simple terms: International involvement brings real benefits that some ignore.
Recognize and support global cooperation.
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When to use this quote
- policy making
- business strategy
- education
- public debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure the benefits of international cooperation?
- What are the risks of ignoring global interdependence?
Populist narratives may oversimplify complex trade dynamics.