American foreign policy Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“Frankly, I do not know how to effect a permanency in American foreign policy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Press Conference, 1945
He expresses uncertainty about establishing lasting foreign policy.
In simple terms: Unclear how to make foreign policy permanent.
Seek stable, long‑term diplomatic strategies.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government negotiations
- international treaties
- post‑war reconstruction
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors hinder lasting policy?
- How can institutions ensure continuity?
Foreign policy is shaped by changing politics and interests.