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Bipartisan Quote by Henry Kissinger

“My view of my role is that together with like-minded men and women, I could help contribute to a bipartisan view of American engagement in the world for another period; I could do my part to overcome this really, in a way, awful period in which we are turning history into personal recriminations…” quote by Henry Kissinger
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“My view of my role is that together with like-minded men and women, I could help contribute to a bipartisan view of American engagement in the world for another period; I could do my part to overcome this really, in a way, awful period in which we are turning history into personal recriminations, depriving our political system of a serious debate.”

Henry Kissinger

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview, 2023, public policy forum

He urges collaborative bipartisan effort to restore constructive foreign policy debate and avoid personal attacks that cripple politics.

In simple terms: Work together across parties to improve foreign policy debate.

Key Takeaway

Promote bipartisan dialogue, avoid personal blame.

Themes

politics bipartisanship foreign policy debate collaboration

Mood

concerned hopeful determined

Type

political inspirational

When to use this quote

  • legislative sessions
  • policy think‑tanks
  • media commentary
  • public forums
  • international negotiations

Key Concepts

democratic governance strategic engagement political civility

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we foster respectful bipartisan dialogue?
  • What mechanisms ensure constructive foreign policy debates?
A Different Perspective

Political polarization may still hinder genuine cooperation.

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