American president Quote by Lee H. Hamilton

The U.S has acquired reservoirs of goodwill around the globe over many years. But it is clear - from polling data and ample anecdotal…

— Lee H. Hamilton

But in the end our government usually - not unfailingly - is responsive to the people; and usually - not always - will try…

— Lee H. Hamilton

Democracy makes us articulate our views, defend them, and refine them.

— Lee H. Hamilton

The temptations are great to simply retreat to the domain of private life and give up on our public problems.

— Lee H. Hamilton

We should insist that governments receiving American aid live up to standards of accountability and transparency, and we should support countries that embrace market…

— Lee H. Hamilton

Addressing global resentment cannot be put off. If we do not learn to use our predominant power with great restraint, we will antagonize the…

— Lee H. Hamilton

Aid can work where there is good governance, and usually fails where governments are unable or unwilling to commit aid to improve the lives…

— Lee H. Hamilton

Protecting Americans from nuclear terrorism rises above politics.

— Lee H. Hamilton

Foreign aid is neither a failure nor a panacea. It is, instead, an important tool of American policy that can serve the interests of…

— Lee H. Hamilton

“...the Constitution is an invitation for the president and Congress to struggle for the privilege of directing foreign policy. Although the president is the…

— Lee H. Hamilton

The U.S. should support the historic Gaza withdrawal as a first step toward a final settlement: a permanent Palestinian state in Gaza and nearly…

— Lee H. Hamilton

China's ability to deliver nuclear warheads on American cities is expanding.

— Lee H. Hamilton