Author: Lee H. Hamilton

Quotes

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.

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.

- Lee H. Hamilton

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.

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

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.

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

The temptations are great to simply retreat to the domain of private life and give up on our public problems.

The temptations are great to simply retreat to the domain of private life and give up on our public problems.

- Lee H. Hamilton

Protecting Americans from nuclear terrorism rises above politics.

Protecting Americans from nuclear terrorism rises above politics.

- Lee H. Hamilton

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.

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

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