Around the world Quote by John Sununu
“I believe our foreign assistance should be scrutinized, should be debated, and that we should strike the right balance, but in all cases the foreign assistance that we provide around the world should be used to further our national security interests.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing on Foreign Aid, John Sununu, 1995
Aid should be examined, debated, and aligned with national security goals.
In simple terms: Foreign help must be scrutinized and linked to security.
Evaluate aid projects for strategic benefit before funding.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- foreign policy formulation
- NGO partnerships
- legislative oversight
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria balance security and humanitarian outcomes?
- How to ensure transparency in aid decisions?
Overemphasis on security may neglect humanitarian needs.