George Osborne Quotes

We don't want an America that is closed to the world. What we want is a world that is open to America.

I am not a British isolationist. I don't just want a better deal for Britain. I want a better deal for Europe too.

Isolationism is not leadership.

The Liberal Democrats are proud pro-Europeans, and internationalists - and always will be.

We believe that government in Britain should be working to restore our reputation on the international stage after Iraq and engage better within Europe.

Well, I think the United States first of all has to recognize the world for what it is.

The decisive factor for the future of Europe - and before all things, for the 'restoration' of Europe - will be whether political thought and national feelings are influenced by the reality of internationalism.

Isolationism is over.

To be influential in tomorrow's world, to defend our values and our development model, France needs Europe and Europe needs France.

There's a policy now of opening the doors to the outside world.

Acknowledge that a more closely integrated Europe is no longer an unqualified American interest.

Foreign Policy has to be less foreign.

Isolationism has been a calamity.

Unilateralism and isolationism are ideological twins.

The foreign policy of Czechoslovakia must be first of all a Czechoslovak, then a European, and then a world policy.

I should drag in the United States.

The United States, of course, is determined to diversify Europe to such an extent that it becomes a meaningless entity.

… make Englishmen cognizant of the processes through which the progressive destinies of Europe are being worked out, so that whenever European Affairs may call for interference, they may be in no doubt as to the course to be pursued.

We can choose isolationism, withdrawal and nationalism. This is an option. It can be tempting to us as a temporary remedy to our fears. But closing the door to the world will not stop the evolution of the world. It will not douse, but inflame the fears of our citizens

France wants Britain to remain in the E.U.; indeed, how can we imagine that friendly nation that is our ally and played a role on the international stage could be outside the E.U.?

When I became secretary of state, I felt one of my primary jobs was building relationships around the world.

France has always succeeded because it is part of the world.

Being in the European Union has its advantages, and I think that is what the British are beginning to understand, what those who are tempted by the Brexit are going to reflect upon.

I want to show a new vector of policy that will be there when I will become a president. And my vector is friendship with America and friendship with European Union.

Those of us who are in the centre believe in opening up to the world, believe migration on balance is a good thing if it is managed properly, and believe that multilateralism is the best way to solve problems.