John F. Kennedy Quotes

America cannot meet this century's challenges alone; the world cannot meet them without America.

It doesn't mean we're not going to be tough across the world, it doesn't mean that we're not going to always put America first in everything we do. But we have big problems in this world. And I don't think we can solve these big problems by making believe that people don't exist. They exist. We have to talk to people.

America should not play a solitary role with respect either to security or to reform.

You can’t go it alone even if you are the world’s only superpower.

No one country can solve problems which are becoming transborder, transitional, common threats and challenges.

The United States is necessary for the solution to many problems in the world today. However, we are no longer sufficient..

No nation can meet the world's challenges alone.

It's true that America can't solve every problem, but I don't know of any major problem in the world that can be solved without us.

Hard power makes sense under some circumstances. But there's not a universal solution to global problems. A major country like the United States has to have a broadly-conceived program for effective international action, influence and cooperation with others.

We fully realize today that victory in war requires a mighty united effort. Certainly, victory in peace calls for, and must receive, an equal effort. Man has learned long ago, that it is impossible to live unto himself. This same basic principle applies today to nations. We were not isolated during the war. We dare not now become isolated in peace.

The world is a better place when America is willing to lead.

While there are few problems in today's world that the United States can solve alone, there are even fewer that can be solved without the United States.

Americans do not recognize the effect of American power in the world. … People all over the world ask, “Why can’t Americans see how American power affects us?”

No nation can build a safer, better world alone.

We were quite naïve about the use of American power.

The fall of Arab autocrats creates more risks than opportunities for the United States. As Arab political horizons expand, the space for America to pursue its interest may well contract.

When the United States comes with resources and ideas, people pay attention.

Our common responsibility is to put Europe's interests first.

There is a hunger for the United States to be present again.

The United States can only lead a world that's prepared to follow.

At the United Nations, that's the number one comment I get is they're just so happy to see the United States lead again.

I'm resolved to be active on diplomacy as Japan further develops relationships based on trust and cooperation with countries including the U.S.

Europeans must shed their illusions about what they can accomplish in the world on their own. Loose talk about resurrecting a multi-polar world is just that - loose talk.

I know that sometimes we, as Americans, we reach outside of our means, and every once in a while we like to 'police the world,' but I think we do a lot of good as well.

As our world gets more interconnected, no one country or region can meet development challenges on its own.