Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 1, 2011
We are not going to have more economic opportunity in this country if we have less influence in the world.
Said by
Adam Smith
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

Smith emphasizes the link between global influence and economic opportunity.

Share & report

More from Adam Smith

Sep 23, 2025

Our relationship is going to be the most consequential relationship in terms of what the world is going to be like for decades to come.

nbcnews.com
Dec 11, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself 5 minutes. Mr. Speaker, first of all, I thank Chairman Rogers for his outstanding leadership of the committee this year and in past years. He has done a great job of setting an example for bipartisan leadership…

Congressional Record · 2024-12-11
Aug 18, 2025

I don't think it's particularly bad that they have the conversation. What's bad, to date, is that President Trump has not shown, I think, the unity behind Ukraine to really put pressure on Putin.

reason.com
Jul 4, 2025

It was disingenuous of the Pentagon to use military readiness to justify halting aid.

nbcnews.com

Other voices in this conversation