Connections Quote by George Washington

The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is in extending our commercial relations to have as little political connection…

— George Washington

“You know, in the realm of diplomacy, we are all bound to defend and promote our respective national interests. But, there is also such…

— SBYudhoyono

The limitations imposed by democratic political practices makes it difficult to conduct our foreign affairs in the national interest.

— Dean Acheson

Peace and commerce with foreign nations could be more effectually and cheaply cultivated by a common agent; therefore they gave the Federal Government the…

— Robert Toombs

It is very important to have good relations with the United States.

— Paolo Gentiloni

Our policy is to deepen the relations with all the countries in the world - monarchies, kingdoms, large powers - we want to respect…

— Hugo Chavez

Someone has said that nations have interests, they don't have friends, and you see that over and over in U.S. policy.

— Edwidge Danticat

As a conservative power, the United States has a vital interest in upholding and expanding the reign of law in international relations.

— J. William Fulbright

Foreign policy is like human relations, only people know less about each other.

— Joe Biden

I believe mutual respect for one another and cooperation should be the basis for relationships with foreign nations.

— Narendra Modi

The internal affairs of other countries has a big impact on American interests.

— Paul Wolfowitz

In the absence of an engaged, diplomatically energized America, others will set the agenda, shape the rules and dominate international institutions - and probably…

— Antony Blinken