Political Quotes

“I rise today to honor Matthew P. Goodman as he retires from his leadership position at the Council on Foreign Relations, marking the conclusion of an exceptional career spanning more than three decades of service to America's economic security and international leadership and to the American people. Mr. Goodman's dedication to our Nation's interests in the global economy has been unwavering. Throughout his career, he has served with distinction in multiple Presidential administrations, led groundbreaking research, and shaped the debates that define how our country engages with and in the international economy. Mr. Goodman's exemplary commitment to public service has been in the best tradition of bipartisan service to our Nation. His government service began at the U.S. Treasury Department during President Reagan's second term, where he served as an international economist, including 5 distinguished years as financial attache at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo, representing American interests during a transformative period in U.S.- Japan economic relations and the broader Asia-Pacific economy. He is being honored by the Government of Japan for his lifelong support for our alliance.”