Democracy fascinates me. Lee H. Hamilton More Quotes by Lee H. Hamilton More Quotes From Lee H. Hamilton We cannot do everything in Africa, but doing nothing is not an option. Lee H. Hamilton doing-nothing I can assure you, public service is a stimulating, proud and lively enterprise. It is not just a way of life, it is a way to live fully. Lee H. Hamilton public-service way-to-live proud Aid can work where there is good governance, and usually fails where governments are unable or unwilling to commit aid to improve the lives of their people. Lee H. Hamilton failing government people 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. Lee H. Hamilton government trying people Our democracy is not a product but a continual process. It is preserved not by monuments but deeds. Sometimes it needs refining; sometimes it needs amending; sometimes it needs defending. Always, it needs improving. Lee H. Hamilton democracy deeds needs Foreign policy always has more force and punch when the nation speaks with one voice. To remain secure, prosperous, and free, the United States must continue to lead. That leadership requires a president and Congress working together to fashion a foreign policy with broad, bipartisan support. A foreign policy of unity is essential if the United States is to promote its values and interests effectively and help to build a safer, freer, and more prosperous world. Lee H. Hamilton support fashion voice 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. Lee H. Hamilton israel president two Democracy makes us articulate our views, defend them, and refine them. Lee H. Hamilton refining democracy views So much of our attention is trained on the Middle East these days, but we cannot ignore East Asia. Lee H. Hamilton middle-east easter attention The temptations are great to simply retreat to the domain of private life and give up on our public problems. Lee H. Hamilton retreat giving-up temptation 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 all of the West Bank. Lee H. Hamilton support west firsts This nation is never finished. It has to be re-created in each generation. Lee H. Hamilton glowing nations generations One half of the world's people live on less than two dollars a day. This should concern our national security policy as well as our conscience. Lee H. Hamilton dollars two people The U.S has acquired reservoirs of goodwill around the globe over many years. But it is clear - from polling data and ample anecdotal evidence - that America is losing its allure in much of the world. Lee H. Hamilton data america years Protecting Americans from nuclear terrorism rises above politics. Lee H. Hamilton nuclear-terrorism nuclear terrorism Putting together a counter- terrorism policy, it's very easy to look at law enforcement or defense, military action or stopping the money flows or whatever, but the really difficult part is integrating all aspects of the policy, and I think she put a lot of emphasis on that. Lee H. Hamilton military law thinking For decades the American people have had an addiction to oil and gas. Lee H. Hamilton addiction oil people 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. Lee H. Hamilton government law country Events often move faster than our ability to comprehend them. Lee H. Hamilton events faster moving A likely source for terrorists seeking to buy or steal nuclear materials is the former Soviet Union. Lee H. Hamilton unions nuclear stealing
