John Kerry Quotes

A strong American economy is essential to the well-being and security of our friends and allies.

There can be no security anywhere in the free world if there is no fiscal and economic stability within the United States.

The auto industry is standing today. The middle class is standing today. Ohio is standing today. America is standing strong today.

If we don't re-charge the American Brand, all future challenges - economic, social and political - are destined to be driven to the brink, further jeopardizing the strength and competitiveness of our country and its citizens.

Without economic security, we cannot have national security.

I want to remind you of one thing, which is, when I look around the world and look at the long-term economic fundamentals we have in this country, I think they compare favorably with what I see in any major developed country in the world.

When you talk about the security and safety of average Americans it doesn't do average Americans a lot of good to expand America's military footprint if the daily lives of average Americans are being undermined by the fact that we're no longer able to compete in a global economy. I think that's the kind of human security we have to pay more attention to.

Now, many Americans fear that China might grow too strong ... I'm more worried that America might be getting too weak. It's not bad for the United States if other nations have a strong economy. One fewer hungry-mouthed country wanting us to take care of it and its people is great news. If they have money, maybe they will buy the things we innovate and make.

Things are pretty good in Canada. We weathered the recession fairly well. And, of course, were up here up living here, we're watching American news and we're constantly saying, wow, it's not as bad as it is in the United States.

The purpose is clear. It is safety with solvency. The country is entitled to both.

The positive news is that the British economy is continuing to grow and is creating jobs. And it is positive news too that at a time of real international instability we are a safe haven in the storm.

I mean, Iceland is Iceland. It can't do damage to anybody unless you're Icelandic. But the United States can drag down the entire western economy. And I think what we are seeing is simply a reflection of reality. This is not, I'm sorry, but this is not a AAA nation.

New York never felt the recession. New York never felt a depression.

We escaped the last big bursting of a bubble - the dotcom bubble - with a relatively light U.S. recession. On that occasion, the world economy found its way back on track fairly quickly.

The realities of the modern global economy require government to play a substantial role in ensuring the national and economic security of the people.

Our focus is on ensuring America has the strongest economy in the world for the next 100 years and to do that, we need to get to the role of the Federal Reserve and we need to get it right.

But the - look, I think that this - the United States of America is still the most powerful economy in the world. It is an incredible engine for creativity and innovation. And it has the most - smartest, most effective workforce in the world. So we have a lot going for us, in spite of the fractiousness of our politics.

A robust economy is a source of national strength for Japan.

Economic security is a very important part of foreign policy.

If our economy is strong, that means the military will be strong. If our economy is weak, that weakens our military.

Our prosperity provides a foundation for our power. It pays for our military. It underwrites our diplomacy.

The financial solvency and economic soundness of the United States constitute the first requisite of collective security in the free world. That comes before everything else.

China's growth and stability is a vital issue for all nations.

We are not facing great economic difficulties. The Indonesian people are faring reasonably well - just compare us to India or some other countries.

Poland not only has a capable military but also is strong economically and does not need money being raised for it.