Lee H. Hamilton

“A free press is not a luxury. It is a necessity.”

“To be effective, Congress must not only represent the country, it must also govern it.”

“The main obstacle to a stable and decent world order is no longer Soviet communism but chaotic and impoverished conditions that breed despair and violence.”

“Representative democracy is a messy and often frustrating process, but it is the best form of government that humans have yet devised.”

“Bipartisanship is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign of strength.”

“You learn a lot more by listening than you do by talking.”

“We have to recognize that the world is a messy, dangerous place.”

“The American people have a right to know what their government is doing, and why.”

“Consultation is the key to a successful foreign policy.”

“The most important quality in a public servant is integrity.”

“We must never forget the lessons of 9/11.”

“You cannot have a strong national security without a strong economy.”

“The price of freedom is to allow freedom of speech.”

“Foreign policy is not a matter of partisan politics. It is a matter of national interest.”