Aid can work where there is good governance, and usually fails where governments are unable or unwilling to commit aid to improve the lives of their …

- Lee H. Hamilton

This nation is never finished. It has to be re-created in each generation.

- Lee H. Hamilton

One half of the world's people live on less than two dollars a day. This should concern our national security policy as well as our conscience.

- Lee H. Hamilton

Protecting Americans from nuclear terrorism rises above politics.

- Lee H. Hamilton

I can assure you, public service is a stimulating, proud and lively enterprise. It is not just a way of life, it is a way to live fully.

- Lee H. Hamilton

But in the end our government usually - not unfailingly - is responsive to the people; and usually - not always - will try to do what is right.

- Lee H. Hamilton

Democracy makes us articulate our views, defend them, and refine them.

- Lee H. Hamilton

We cannot do everything in Africa, but doing nothing is not an option.

- Lee H. Hamilton

President George W. Bush is the first American president to call openly for two-states, Israel and Palestine, living side by side in peace and securi…

- Lee H. Hamilton