Mary McAleese Quotes

We've always had this fantastic relationship with America.

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

The bond between the United States and Britain has always been strong. It has survived through war and peace, periods of prosperity and economic hardship.

Being British, we tend to think of ourselves as America's best friend. And as your best friend, that gives us a little bit of license to point out things that could have been handled better.

I am not, never have been, and never will be a politician. But I want to tell you the United States has always been proud of having the support of the United Kingdom, of keeping Britain in Europe. We need Britain in Europe.

Whoever has the Americans as allies does not need any enemies.

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

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

The British claim to have a special relationship with the U.S., but if you mention this in Washington, no one knows what you are talking about.

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

When it comes to Pakistan, the first word that comes to the mind of the Chinese is 'iron brother.' To us Chinese, Pakistan is always a trustworthy friend who is as solid as iron. Actually, Chinese netizens refer to Pakistan as 'Iron Pak.' This testifies to the strength of China-Pakistan friendship.

When marrying, ask yourself this question: Do you believe that you will be able to converse well with this person into your old age? Everything else in marriage is transitory.

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.

In war and in peace, in prosperity and times of economic hardship, America has no better friend or more dependable ally than the United Kingdom.

A friend is one who has the same enemies as you have.

Liberia and the United States are bound together by history and values.

There are bonds of fraternity linking democratic countries.

I want to say to America that France is not what they think it is. There has never been a war between the French and the Americans. There is no need for us to argue…. France has to be an ally of the United States. We both have the same values.

Lasting and strong relations cannot be built on short-lived interests. A credible partnership is inconceivable without shared values and commitment to the same ideas.

Indeed, Russia and the U.S. were allies during the two tragic conflicts of the Second and the First World Wars, which allows us to think there's something objectively bringing us together in difficult times, and I think - I believe - it has to do with geopolitical interests and also has a moral component.

We must not let ourselves be seen as rushing around the world looking for arguments... Nor should we let ourselves be seen as ignoring allies, disillusioning friends, thinking only of ourselves in the most narrow terms. That is not how we survived the 20th century. Nor will it serve in the 21st.

There is only one U.S. for Israel, there is only one Israel for the U.S.

To our allies and our friends and our partners. Listen closely. We are with you. America will not abandon you.

Laurel and Hardy have this love relationship. Why? This little Englishman screwed Hardy up, physically, every day of his life! Why is he with him the next day? It's forgiving.

The U.K.'s relationship with the U.S. has proved strong enough over time to bear the weight of honest disagreement. It does not require unconditional support where our interests or judgements differ.