It's an unusual policy, and I think as we look at the whole totality of the relationship, this is something that we felt was worth being in the list of things that we consider. Ben Rhodes More Quotes by Ben Rhodes More Quotes From Ben Rhodes Anthony Bourdain was the one who hooked me on Laos. Ben Rhodes whomehooked After the separation of children from families seeking to join the United States was embraced as the official policy of our government, we should ask ourselves what story we will tell. President Trump's story is one of cruelty - that we may do something unfathomable to deter families from coming to America. Ben Rhodes willstorygovernmentchildren Downturns in migration almost always prove temporary, as people adjust to changes in American enforcement. What doesn't change is the basic human impulse to pursue a better life in a place where they believe it's still possible. Ben Rhodes changelifebelievepeople Any country must establish control over its borders. That is essential to sovereignty and the security of our citizens. But America, at our best, has balanced that political, legal, and social objective with an appreciation for the benefits of immigration and a sense of respect for the dignity of all human beings. Ben Rhodes legalbestrespectappreciation In the course of a presidency, a U.S. president says millions of words in public. You never know which of them end up cementing a certain impression. Ben Rhodes wordsendneveryou One of the most depressing things about President Donald Trump's decision to roll back elements of the Cuba opening is how predictable it was. Ben Rhodes backthingsopeningdecision While President Obama raised the hopes of Americans and Cubans alike with a forward-looking opening in diplomatic, commercial and people-to-people ties, President Trump is turning back the clock to a tragically failed Cold War mindset by reimposing restrictions on those activities. Ben Rhodes backopeningcoldwar
