We, as Americans, have an interest in ensuring that the…
“We, as Americans, have an interest in ensuring that the only people who get to vote for our elected leaders are our citizens, and not some foreign people who think that they have an interest in skewing our election in one direction or another.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks on Election Integrity, United Nations General Assembly, 2018
Advocates limiting voting rights to citizens to protect elections from foreign influence.
In simple terms: Citizens should vote, not foreigners.
Key Takeaway
Protect election integrity by restricting voting to citizens.
Themes
citizenship
voting
foreign influence
democracy
Mood
concerned
protective
Type
political
policy
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- legislative proposals
- public awareness campaigns
Key Concepts
national sovereignty
electoral security
Questions to Reflect On
- How does foreign influence threaten elections?
- What safeguards balance security and inclusion?
A Different Perspective
Implementation may conflict with inclusive democratic values.