America Quote by Robert M. Gates

America's civilian institutions of diplomacy and development have been chronically undermanned and underfunded for far too long.

— Robert M. Gates

Let me be clear: I'm a believer in a robust military, which is essential for backing up diplomacy. But the implication is that we…

— Nicholas D. Kristof

This is a major strategic challenge affecting not only our military, but ultimately, America's leadership in the global world order, we are at a…

— Martin Dempsey

We provide an enormous amount of resources, particularly with regard to military resources, to countries all over the world. And in many cases, those…

— Mike Pence

For decades, allies have counted on the U.S. to step up to the plate to work with them to protect the shared values we…

— Mike Quigley

The reality is, the United States has global interests. Our defense budget is about the same as the defense budgets or military budgets of…

— Robert M. Gates

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

As Americans, we have shown ourselves to have the greatest military on the face of the planet, but we are not so very good…

— Martin O'Malley

At present, the United States, with over 700 foreign military bases, navies in every ocean, a programme to militarise space, and drone bases planned…

— Richard A. Falk

Global military spending levels constitute an unconscionable use of resources and remain at an all-time high, reaching a total of USD 1.75 trillion in…

— Alfred-Maurice de Zayas

It's crucial we make the case for institutions like Nato and the E.U. as foundations for the peace and prosperity we have enjoyed for…

— Ed Davey

America is militarily overstretched, politically polarized and financially indebted.

— Ivan Krastev