Alliances Quote by Jon Meacham

America, like Britain before her, is now the great defender of the Status Quo. She has committed herself against revolution and radical change in…

— Richard Barnet

The U.S. might enjoy overwhelming military advantage, but its relative economic power, which in the long run is almost invariably decisive, is in decline.…

— Martin Jacques

“a confirmation of two of history’s more dismal lessons: that grand alliances rarely survive the shock of victory, and that great powers usually behave…

— Hugh Brogan

I know that our country is strongest when we lead the world, when we lead strong alliances. And that's the way Eisenhower and Reagan…

— John F. Kerry

It has become clear that America's civilian institutions of diplomacy and development have been chronically undermanned and underfunded for far too long - relative…

— Robert M. Gates

An alliance is like a chain. It is not made stronger by adding weak links to it. A great power like the United States…

— Walter Lippmann

America's leadership and prestige depend, not merely upon our unmatched material progress, riches and military strength, but on how we use our power in…

— Dwight D. Eisenhower

Remember, America's greatness is based on creating wealth like the rest of the world has never known, and then, making sure it's shared throughout…

— Darrell Issa

The dustbin of history is littered with remains of those countries that relied on diplomacy to secure their freedom. We must never forget .…

— Ronald Reagan

Unfortunately, the war has cost America greatly - politically - throughout the world.

— Louis Farrakhan

In war and in peace, in prosperity and times of economic hardship, America has no better friend or more dependable ally than the United…

— Louis Susman

Despite some struggles of our own, America's business and economic system remains the envy of much of the world.

— John S. Watson