Isolationism Quotes

We must reject the idea of isolationism... But that doesn't mean we should get involved in every civil war around the world. - Dan Quayle

We in America have learned bitter lessons from two world wars: It is better to be here [in Europe] ready to protect the peace, than to take blind shelter across the sea, rushing to respond only after freedom is lost. We've learned that isolationism never was and never will be an acceptable response to tyrannical governments with an expansionist intent. - Ronald Reagan

We benefit from foreign direct investment. Many Americans are employed by foreign companies with plants in the United States, for example in the automobile industry. So, trade is a two way street. I think, it is important to protect Americans who lose their jobs, or whose jobs come under pressure from international trade. But, I think, we need to be careful not to embrace economic isolationism. - Ben Bernanke

This legislation points in the wrong way... It points in the direction of protectionism and isolationism. That's the wrong way to go. - John Snow

The road of isolationism and protectionism ... ends in danger and decline. I am for free commerce with all nations, political connection with none. - Thomas Jefferson

Roosevelt was the one who had the vision to change our policy from isolationism to world leadership. That was a terrific revolution. Our country's never been the same since. - W. Averell Harriman

Protectionism is the ally of isolationism, and isolationism is the Dracula of American foreign policy. - William G. Hyland

Our view is that economic isolationism is the wrong way to go. Vibrant, successful growing economies that advance the interests of their citizens engage the global economy. And, we're committed to engaging the global economy. - John W. Snow

One of the critical things he saw was not returning to isolationism. That, he said, would lead to disaster. Roosevelt was very much committed that the U.S. play a proper role in the U.N. - David Woolner

Isolationism is over. - Ralph Steadman