Arms Quote by Hillary Clinton
“When I was secretary of state, I had to be responsible for getting a nuclear arms reduction treaty with Russia through the Senate. We needed, I think, 13 Republican votes to get to 67. I started working in the summer making just endless phone calls, meetings, bringing experts to talk to Republicans, and then we finally got it done at the end of the year 2010. So I'm excited to roll up my sleeves and get into the business of solving problems and making progress together.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Legislative Process, 2010
She describes the intensive, bipartisan effort required to pass a nuclear arms reduction treaty, emphasizing perseverance and collaboration.
In simple terms: Hard work and teamwork achieve big political goals.
Key Takeaway
Collaborate and persist to solve big problems.
Themes
politics
collaboration
perseverance
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- legislative lobbying
- diplomatic negotiations
- policy advocacy
Key Concepts
bipartisanship
policy
negotiation
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help build cross‑party support?
- How can persistence overcome political obstacles?
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