Quotes About International

People forget that track and field is one of the hardest sports because we compete against all the world. There are many sports when you are up against only 15 or 20 countries.

President Obama could keep a big map with push pins on it to keep track of how many countries hate us, and when we get down to only half, let's have a ball. I'll blow up the balloons myself.

I believe in removing barriers in international trade. Part of the reason is that this creates huge markets for all of our products.

For the only way in which a durable peace can be created is by world-wide restoration of economic activity and international trade.

When it comes to China, there are genuine giants that need to be conquered and dragons to tame. Protecting intellectual property rights and leveling the playing field for international trade are serious matters that must be resolved. But that will happen through honest negotiation.

The biggest opportunities from Brexit will come from more trade with the rest of the world.

Let's be honest: The trade embargo with Cuba hasn't secured our interests or helped the Cuban people. Because the way to promote positive change and better human rights in Cuba is through engagement, not isolation.

No good libertarian I know wants us to completely isolate ourselves from the rest of the world. It's not even possible. I mean there are economic ties - there are trade routes that need to be secured. You know international trade can't happen if you don't have open oceans.

Nonetheless, the developing countries must be able to reap the benefits of international trade.

Trade, tourism, cultural exchange, and participation in international institutions all serve to erode the legitimacy of repressive regimes.

The North American Free Trade Agreement marked a fundamental change in the global trade scheme.

When it comes to international trade, the question is, who is going to write the rules, the United States or China? And my vote is the United States.

Let me say at the outset that I do not reflexively oppose international trade.

The Bush Administration and the Congress have to stop ignoring this crisis in international trade. The longer we ignore it, the more American jobs will move overseas. It's just that simple.

Iowans do understand the importance of breaking down barriers and increasing international trade.

Growing up, I had a sense of the importance of commerce and trade to everyday life. Our family lived in several countries, and I was fascinated by the free exchange of goods and services between individuals and companies - the way both parties could benefit.

When America closes its doors, so does everybody else. We are the primary engine of growth in the world and we are the only beacon of free trade left, and open markets.

Free trade, far from protectionism, is the path that we should take to make Latin America a thriving actor in the global economy.

Hillary Clinton can't tell a good trade deal from bad one.

President Bush left for Canada today to attend a trade summit. Reportedly, the trade summit got off to an awkward start when the president pulled out his baseball cards.

There is no one trade agreement in the world that has country-specific content. It doesn't exist. Content has to be measured regionally.

Sound science must be a basis to governing our trade relations around the globe.

I don't want to stop and build protectionism out there, but I certainly don't mind tough negotiation with our trade partners.

Our trade opens to all the world.