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“First, we must continually reaffirm the principle that the security of the United States is not, and should never be, a partisan matter. The United States can best defend its national security interests abroad by uniting behind a bipartisan security policy at home.” quote by William Cohen
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“First, we must continually reaffirm the principle that the security of the United States is not, and should never be, a partisan matter. The United States can best defend its national security interests abroad by uniting behind a bipartisan security policy at home.”

William Cohen

About This Quote

Source Speech: Congressional Testimony, 2005

It argues that national security should be a bipartisan issue, not divided by party politics.

In simple terms: Security must be united, not partisan.

Key Takeaway

Support bipartisan cooperation on security.

Themes

politics national security bipartisanship

Mood

serious hopeful

Type

political policy

When to use this quote

  • legislative debates
  • foreign policy planning
  • defense budgeting

Key Concepts

policy governance strategic interests

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can citizens encourage bipartisan security policies?
  • What mechanisms ensure lasting cooperation?
A Different Perspective

Partisan pressures can still dominate decisions.

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