Political Quotes

Jim Webb: “The best way for the United States to be understood inside these isolated countries is to do what we can, according to…”

On the recordJanuary 20, 2010
The best way for the United States to be understood inside these isolated countries is to do what we can, according to the precepts which we believe as a nation, to open up those societies and let them see the outside world.
Said by
Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Jim Webb emphasizes the importance of engaging with isolated countries to promote understanding.

Share

More from Jim Webb

Sep 19, 2012

Senator Webb, your efforts with respect to Burma have played an essential role in this regard.

congress.gov
Aug 29, 2012

I urge your office to look into the disparity that exists when it comes to the medical options our troops and their families have for Lyme disease treatment when compared to the general public and especially to your constituents in the…

congress.gov
Sep 19, 2012

I have been in a number of meetings where each of you took us to the woodshed about needing to try harder.

congress.gov
Sep 19, 2012

Yesterday was a really incredible day. And I have said many times that that came about, in my view, largely because of the courage of two people.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation