Of course, in principle, they're against it. We are the ones that keep asking them what they think about it. I think their basic concern is a land-based missile defense of Taiwan hooked into the American communications and other systems, which in effect would make Taiwan then an outpost of the United States. That is a concern they frequently express. A missile defense shield of the United States, while they may not like it, it is not a big obstacle to our relationship.
Henry A. KissingerRealism in foreign policy is made up of a clear set of values, since difficult foreign policy decisions are often decided with the narrowest of majorities. Without any sense of what is right and wrong, one would drown in a flood of difficult and pragmatic decisions.
Henry A. KissingerAmerica has made it very clear in several administrations that if there is an attack by China on Taiwan, the United States is very likely to resist.
Henry A. KissingerA country that demands moral perfection in its foreign policy will achieve neither perfection nor security.
Henry A. Kissinger