Jacques Chirac Quotes

I don't think there is necessarily a contradiction between being a hegemonic power on the one hand and functioning multilaterally on the other.

Progress is only possible if the United States and its allies work together.

Just as the United States doesn't like others to take charge, other countries also don't like the United States to play a dominant role in the United Nations.

England and the United States are natural allies, and should be the best of friends.

Peace, commerce, and honest friendship with all nations,—entangling alliances with none.

There are bonds of fraternity linking democratic countries.

If you want our aid, you must call us to your Councils.

We are going to extend our frank hand to seek a relation of friendship - I repeat - of cooperation with the United States.

I see no reason why France and Britain should not have excellent relations - we are old allies.

There is a lot that binds Germany to Turkey, and even if we have a difference of opinion on an individual matter, the breadth of our links, our friendship, our strategic ties, is great.

Together, America and the United Kingdom are a beacon for prosperity and the rule of law. That is why the United States respects the sovereignty of the British people and their right of self-determination.

We certainly would be happy for more help, but not at the price of condescension and arrogance. If the Europeans believe they can afford to be less committed in Somalia, please - we can deal with it ourselves.

Over the years, the European Union and the United States have worked together to ensure peace and prosperity for our citizens and for people around the world.

There will be no silence from Canada. Our friendship has no limit. Generation after generation we have traveled many difficult miles together side by side.

If you want Russia to be a real fully developed partner, then America should invest in Russia and activate Russia as a strong nation.

We will work with any Administration and with any President in whom the American people have placed their trust. That is, of course, if they wish to cooperate with Russia.

For the people of Israel and America are historic partners in the global quest for human dignity and freedom. We will always remain at each other's side.

Both sides are divided and Western countries collaborate with Muslim countries and vice versa.

Both our nations [Malasian and American] are committed to building a regional order where all nations play by the same rules and disputes are resolved peacefully and this visit will be an opportunity to continue deepening our cooperation on behalf of regional stability and prosperity.

I must have dialogue with the Chinese government, and dialogue requires compromise. Therefore, I'm speaking for genuine self-rule, not for independence.

I think I've always believed in Ronald Reagan's adage, "Peace through Strength." Let's grow stronger on a transatlantic basis in our economies.

For my generation, the monetary union has always been about forging peace.

If we blunt Russian efforts now to be aggressive, we may be pleasantly surprised by the policy options that become available to us, in terms of working with a better Russia.

Harmony, liberal intercourse with all nations, are recommended by policy, humanity, and interest.

A day will come when all nations on our continent will form a European brotherhood... A day will come when we shall see... the United States of America and the United States of Europe face to face, reaching out for each other across the seas.