American foreign policy Quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt
“I am ... willing to make it clear that American foreign policy must uphold the sanctity of international treaties. That is the cornerstone on which all relations between nations must rest.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the United Nations General Assembly, 1945
U.S. foreign policy should prioritize honoring international treaties as the foundation of global relations.
In simple terms: Respect treaties in foreign policy.
Key Takeaway
Uphold treaty commitments.
Themes
diplomacy
law
international relations
Mood
serious
optimistic
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Negotiating trade agreements
- participating in UN conventions
- resolving disputes peacefully
Key Concepts
Treaty law
global governance
norms
Questions to Reflect On
- How can nations enforce treaty compliance?
- What mechanisms ensure accountability?
A Different Perspective
Treaties can be ignored by powerful states, undermining trust.
