Lee H. Hamilton Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“We should insist that governments receiving American aid live up to standards of accountability and transparency, and we should support countries that embrace market reforms, democracy, and the rule of law.”

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

“Events often move faster than our ability to comprehend them.”

“This nation is never finished. It has to be re-created in each generation.”

“Protecting Americans from nuclear terrorism rises above politics.”

“So much of our attention is trained on the Middle East these days, but we cannot ignore East Asia.”

“President George W. Bush is the first American president to call openly for two-states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and security.”

“U.S. officials and outside experts agree that China is undertaking a comprehensive modernization of its military. The Chinese military has gotten smaller but smarter.”

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

“But in the end our government usually - not unfailingly - is responsive to the people; and usually - not always - will try to do what is right.”