Our mistakes, blunders, flaws, and shortcomings notwithstanding, the world America made after 1945 and 1989 has enjoyed the longest period of general peace in the west since Roman times, and decades of prosperity.
Daniel FriedIt's said that Putin can't stand Hillary Clinton. I don't know that for a fact, but it certainly looks that way, but I think her approach to Russia stands up pretty well.
Daniel FriedBe careful about a policy generated with enthusiasm in the rush of a moment. It usually doesn't turn out well.
Daniel FriedWe did really well for a generation after 1989 and the fall of communism. Our liberal values expanded in the world, our prosperity expanded.
Daniel FriedI'm one of the many people who has said that the Hillary Clinton we know in private was effective, strong, courageous, and funny. And the campaigner we saw was less so, more scripted. Many people have made that observation, and it was my observation, too, but I'm grateful for what she did.
Daniel Fried