Certainly, protecting oppressed people, stopping ethnic conflict and promoting responsible governance are worthy goals. But none is as important for American security and prosperity as keeping the peace in the Middle East, Europe and East Asia.
Michael MandelbaumThe United States doesn't do what it does in the world for altruistic reasons. Nobody set out to be the world's government.
Michael MandelbaumThe American empire will not disappear... because America does not have an empire.
Michael Mandelbaum