Ben Rhodes Quotes

U.S.-Israel relations are often depicted as an extended honeymoon, but that's a false image.

There is an alliance between Israel and the United States, and it has never been stronger than at the time of George W. Bush.

Israel is our greatest ally in the Middle East. And it's a relationship we should be strengthening, not weakening.

Israel's relations with the United States are a cornerstone, and without them, we cannot make our way in the current global climate.

The U.S.-Israel alliance is a core part of our strategic position in the Middle East.

I think we can be confident that U.S. policy toward Poland and thus also our relations will not deteriorate, that at least they will not become weaker.

Partisanship should have no role in the vital U.S.-Israel relationship.

I will tell you that the special relationship that America has with the Israeli people transcends any of the politics.

Israel has always been pro-American. Israel will always be pro-American.

There's no one in Israel who appreciates more than me the importance of American support for Israel.

The relationship between Israel and the United States is a bond of - it's just a very powerful bond. It was, it is, and will be and will continue to be.

I have great satisfaction in stating that our relations with France, Russia, and other powers continue on the most friendly basis.

China and India's relationship is gradually developing.

The Japan-U.S. alliance is an irreplaceable alliance. And I would like to further consolidate and broaden that alliance.

Japan does not consider itself an ally or partner of the United States but rather a nation which for the time being is being forced by circumstances to cooperate with the United States ...

America needs Pakistan more than Pakistan needs America…. Pakistan is the pivot of the world, the frontier upon which the future of the world revolves

Nothing guides Russian policy so much as a desire for friendship with the United States.

We [Iran and the United States] have a common destiny in this region [The Middle East].

I hope to develop our relationship with the Trump administration and with the United States. It's a very sound relationship that's based on the basic strategic congruence of views about the world, about the region.

Neither India nor Russia perceives a threat from the strength of the other. Each sees a benefit for itself in the increased political and economic strength of the other.

The fact is that the United States does not need Israel. Our special relationship was not forged, as it was with Great Britain, in two world wars, not to mention a common language and, in significant respects, culture. It is based on warmth, emotion, shared values - and, not to be dismissed, a potent domestic lobby.

Our relationship with Egypt is very, very important. And I would want them to remain an ally. I don't want to see that official status change.

India and the U.K. share a dynamic future on the world stage.

The India-China relationship is an important relationship for both of our countries.

America's strong bonds with Israel are well known - this bond is unbreakable.