“Propelled by freedom of faith, gender equality and economic justice for all, India will become a modern nation. Minor blemishes cannot cloak the fact that India is becoming such a modern nation: no faith is in danger in our country, and the continuing commitment to gender equality is one of the great narratives of our times.” CountryFactsNationsJusticeEconomicModernDangerBecomingCommitmentIndiaGenderOur CountryNarrativeOur TimeMinorsContinuingGender EqualityCloaksEconomic JusticeJustice For All Author:Pranab Mukherjee
“I take office during the most difficult moment in the country's recent history. The country can be saved - it's up to us. I think it is obvious for those who support this government to undertake the commitment and ensure that our country's euro membership is not endangered.” ThinkingCountryMomentsGovernmentDifficultSupportOfficeCommitmentObviousSavedOur CountryEuroMembershipDifficult Moments Author:Lucas Papademos
“The experts who managed the original Marshall Plan say Afghanistan needs a commitment of at least $5 to $10 billion over 5 to 10 years, coupled with occupation forces of 250,000 Allied soldiers to keep the peace throughout the country.” NeedsYearsCountryForcePlansCommitmentOriginalsSoldierBillionsExpertsOccupationAfghanistanMarshall Plan Author:Ted Rall
“But obviously, we can't afford to make some bad long-term decisions with regard to basic commitments our country has - trade those away for some short-term assistance that may or may not be there a month from now.” MayLongCountryTermDecisionMonthsCommitmentRegardTradeOur CountryLong TermAssistanceShort Term Author:Fred Thompson
“I think there is a commitment on the part of the White House to racial justice in this country, and no ambiguity.” ThinkingCountryHouseJusticeWhiteCommitmentWhite HouseAmbiguityRacial Justice Author:Richard Lugar
“For nearly three decades there has been, by and large, peace and tranquility on the India-China border. Not a single bullet has been fired for over a quarter-century. Both countries are showing great maturity and a commitment to economic cooperation.” Has BeensCountryThreeEconomicCenturyCommitmentIndiaChinaDecadesBordersMaturityCooperationQuartersBulletsTranquilityPeace And TranquilityEconomic Cooperation Author:Narendra Modi
“Where countries have been able to carry through on their reform commitments - as in Korea, Thailand and the Philippines - results are starting to come in the form of lower interest rates, new investment and increased growth.” Has BeensCountryAbleFormGrowthInterestResultsCommitmentInvestmentRateStartingReformKoreaPhilippinesInterest RateThailand Author:Lawrence Summers
“If loyalty is, and always has been, perceived as obsolete, why do we continue to praise it? Because loyalty is essential to the most basic things that make life livable. Without loyalty there can be no love. Without loyalty there can be no family. Without loyalty there can be no friendship. Without loyalty there can be no commitment to community or country. And without those things, there can be no society.” IfsHas BeensCountryCommunityEssentialsCommitmentPraiseLoyaltyObsoleteNo LoveBasic ThingsNo Commitment Book:Loyalty: The Vexing Virtue Source: Loyalty: The Vexing Virtue
“I don't think polarization is some kind of grand distraction. It's real. People have different commitments, believe in different things and principles, different visions of the good life ... but there is also a degree to which all the really big, successful reform movements in the country had extremely bizarre ideological coalitions.” PeopleThinkingBelieveKindDifferentRealCountryBigsVisionPrinciplesSuccessfulMovementDegreesCommitmentReformDifferent ThingsGood LifeDistractionBizarreIdeologicalCoalitionsPolarizationReform Movements Author:Chris Hayes
“I will continue to show openly and inside me the total commitment to the Sharia movement that is sweeping all over Nigeria God willing, we will not stop the agitation for the total implementation of the Sharia in the country.” CountryShowsMovementWillingCommitmentGods WillNigeriaSweepingAgitationImplementationSharia Author:Muhammadu Buhari
“I felt that America's duty was not to try to do everything itself, but to foster a sense of commitment that would bring out the best in every country.” TryingCountryAmericaFeltPolicyDutyCommitmentForeign Policy Author:Madeleine Albright
“When I was in Vietnam I learned a lot about the promises that soldiers make to each other. The Marines have a promise to never leave behind their dead. In this country, as citizen soldiers, we need to make the commitment to each other that we will never leave our veterans behind.” NeedsCountryBehindsCitizensPromiseCommitmentSoldierVietnamVeteranMarineOur Veterans Author:John F. Kerry
“All of the members of my new team have displayed in their work a strong sense of pragmatism that I promote... The backgrounds of principal officials are diverse, they all share a common commitment to our country, our territory and our people and agree with my governing philosophy.” PeopleCountryPhilosophyStrongCommonTeamShareMembersCommitmentAgreeBackgroundsOur CountryOfficialsTerritoryDiversePrincipalGoverningPragmatism Author:Donald Tsang
“I trust Cuba as a principled country. Cuba's strength is that it has been steadfast in its commitment to the principles of liberation, freedom, of resistance to the kind of institutionalized terrorism that the United States government does every day.” KindDoeHas BeensCountryStatesGovernmentUnitedPrinciplesUnited StatesCommitmentTerrorismResistanceLiberationCubaState GovernmentSteadfastUnited States GovernmentPrincipled Author:Assata Shakur
“I think it is important first of all that the president of the United States underscores our commitment to partnering with countries around the world, even though we're not intimidated by terrorist organisations.” ThinkingWorldFirstsImportantCountryStatesPresidentUnitedUnited StatesCommitmentTerroristAround The WorldOrganisationIntimidatedPartnering Author:Barack Obama
“But will this attention to poverty be sustained or transient? That depends on our leaders - whether we step up and sustain our moral commitment as the country's conscience would naturally want us to do.” WantCountryAttentionLeaderMoralStepsPovertyDependsConscienceCommitmentWant UStep UpTransient Author:John Edward
“From the time I was twelve years old until I retired last year at the age of fifty-seven, the Army was my life. I loved commanding soldiers and being around people who had made a serious commitment to serve their country.” PeopleLoveYearsMadeCountryAgeLastsSeriousCommitmentArmySevenSoldierFiftyTwelveLast YearRetired Book:It Doesn't Take a Hero: The Autobiography of General Norman Schwarzkopf Source: It Doesn't Take a Hero: The Autobiography of General Norman Schwarzkopf
“Bankruptcy represents a longstanding commitment in this country to helping people get a fresh start. This principle has never been giving only certain people a fresh start.” PeopleGivingCountryHelpingCertainPrinciplesAirCommitmentHelping PeopleBankruptcyFresh Start Author:Tim Johnson
“The late Rev. Peter Gomes at The Memorial Church at Harvard was a true mentor to me when I was in college. He instilled in me a commitment to service, saying that it's not enough to believe in service, or support those who serve - you ought to find a way yourself to serve. When I looked at different options after college, nobody inspired me more than the 18- and 19-year-olds who serve on the front lines of our nation's military. Serving with them in the Marines as we together served our country was the greatest honor of my life to date.” WayYearsBelieveDifferentCountryEnoughTogetherNationsChurchLinesSupportMilitaryFrontsCollegeOughtHonorLateCommitmentInspiredOur CountryServingPeterMentorMarineMemorialHarvardTrue Man Author:Seth Moulton
“The people of Ontario have a right to know how their dollars are being spent. Ontario has the leanest government in Canada while still providing high-quality public services that people can rely on. Today, we are releasing the 2014 Public Sector Salary Disclosure list as part of our government's commitment to be the most open and transparent government in the country.” PeopleKnowsStillsCountryGovernmentTodayQualityKnow HowCommitmentDollarsListsRelyCanadaProvidingSalaryTransparentPublic ServiceHigh QualityDisclosurePublic SectorOntario Author:Deb Matthews
“Russia will honour its international commitments. Our country is a reliable borrower, a reliable creditor and a reliable supplier. Sanctions come and go, but business ties, economic interests and the reputation of a state remain” CountryStatesInterestEconomicCommitmentInternationalRussiaReputationOur CountryTiesHonourComes And GoesSanctionsCreditorsSuppliersBorrowers Author:Dmitry Medvedev
“Millennium Trails will be very tangible gifts to the future. We will walk on them and hike on them and bike on them. They will be accessible to people of all ages and abilities. But in a very important way they represent more than the tangible effect of the trail. They represent a commitment and an investment in what kind of country we want in the next century.” PeopleWayWantKindImportantCountryAgeNextAbilityWalksEffectsCenturyCommitmentInvestmentBikeTrailsTangibleMillennium Author:Hillary Clinton
“On this day, millions of people...throughout the world will gather to commemorate the life of Patrick, patron saint of Ireland. From his days as a slave in Ireland to his work as missionary years later, St. Patrick demonstrated a courage, commitment, and faith that won the hearts and minds of the Irish people. St. Patrick's Day also serves as a time for people of Irish descent from all traditions and religions to honor their native land and shared heritage. Their devotion to family, faith, and community has strengthened our country's character.” PeopleWorldYearsMindHeartCountryCharacterCommunityMillionsLandHonorCommitmentTraditionSlaveSaintDevotionOur CountryNativeThis DayHeritageMissionaryIrelandHeart And MindDescentPatronNative LandHaving StrengthSt PatrickSt Patrick's Day Author:George W. Bush
“The American servicemen and women of the Guard and Reserve leave their jobs, their spouses and their children to wear the uniform that defends our country. This selfless commitment should be honored by businesses across Massachusetts as we work to ensure they are treated fairly while they balance their employment responsibilities and obligations to the armed services. No business should ever put the bottom line ahead of America's front line.” ShouldChildrenCountryJobsAmericaLinesResponsibilityFrontsBalanceMen And WomenCommitmentBottomObligationTreatedOur CountryEmploymentSelflessReservesUniformsSpouseHonoredBottom LineMassachusettsServicemenArmed Services Author:Mitt Romney
“You move your life across the country and make a commitment to a place, and to a genre, and then you realize that neither the place nor the genre might be what you thought they were going to be, or that the world you thought you were going to find in school doesn't actually exist.” WorldCountryMightSchoolMovingRealizingCommitmentGenre Author:John D'Agata
“Businesses will only invest in Greece if three conditions are fulfilled. First, there must be a clear commitment to the euro. No businesses will invest if they have to fear that Greece will leave the euro zone at some point. Second, the Greek government must be prepared to work together with European institutions in order to restructure the country.” IfsFirstsCountryGovernmentTogetherOrderThreeClearConditionsCommitmentInstitutionsPreparedGreekZoneWorking TogetherFulfilledBe PreparedGreeceEuroRestructure Author:Martin Schulz
“Nobody was talking about illegal immigration when Donald Trump entered this campaign. He was attacked from day one for putting the whole issue of the violence that is derived from certain individuals that come into this country illegally on the table. . . He is hearing from all sides. But I promise you, he is a decisive leader. He will stand on the principles that have underpinned his commitment to end illegal immigration in this country. And that's what people will learn more about in the days ahead.” PeopleEndsCountryWholeCertainIndividualSidesTalkingLeaderPrinciplesIssuesViolenceTrumpPromiseCommitmentTablesHearingCampaignsImmigrationIllegalI PromiseIllegal Immigration Author:Mike Pence
“[Donald Trump] will stand on the principles that have underpinned his commitment to end illegal immigration in this country. And that's what people will learn more about in the days ahead.” PeopleEndsCountryPrinciplesTrumpCommitmentImmigrationIllegalIllegal Immigration Author:Mike Pence
“I believe that a country, Russia in this case, which can defend the honour and dignity of its citizens, protect their lives, and fulfill its international legal commitments under the peacekeeping mandate, will not find itself in isolation, no matter what our partners in Europe or the United States may think, expressing their bloc mentality.” ThinkingBelieveMayCountryMatterStatesI BelieveUnitedCasesUnited StatesCitizensProtectCommitmentEuropeDignityNo Matter WhatInternationalPartnersRussiaIsolationHonourMentalityMandatesPeacekeeping Author:Vladimir Putin
“I'm very happy where I am, with the comradery with the incredible actors, producers and writers [of The Strain]. I am ready and very excited to work here. There is a potential here. Even though survival here is hard, work is hard and commitment is harder, the potential for where you can go can bring you further. This is the country that is possible. That's not possible in Europe.” CountryHardActorsReadyHard WorkSurvivalCommitmentEuropeHarderIncrediblesExcitedProducersVery HappyStrainComradery Author:Richard Sammel
“If Pakistan honors in letter and in spirit the commitment that it gave to Mr. Vajpayee in 2004, that Pakistan territory will not be used for promoting terrorist acts against India, the sky is the limit of cooperation between our two countries. Basically, we are the same people. There are ties of religion. There are ties of language. There are ties of culture.” PeopleIfsTwoCountryUsedSpiritCultureLanguageSkyHonorLimitsCommitmentLettersIndiaTerroristTiesTerritoryCooperationPakistanPromotingTwo CountriesSky Is The Limit Author:Manmohan Singh
“I'm reaching out to all Americans - Democrats, Republicans, and independents - because we need everybody to help make our country what it should be, to grow the economy, to make it fairer, to make it work for everyone. We need your talents, your skills, your commitments, your energy, your ambition.” NeedsShouldCountryHelpingEnergyGrowsEconomyTalentRepublicanSkillsAmbitionCommitmentDemocratOur CountryReachingReach Out Author:Hillary Clinton
“The relations between countries in the coming decade are most likely to reflect their cultural commitments, their cultural ties and antagonism with other countries.” CountryCommitmentRelationDecadesTiesOther CountriesAntagonism Author:Samuel P. Huntington
“The president [Barack Obama] asked for a commitment of, I think, 100,000 jobs for veterans and military spouses over the next couple of years. And we announced during the tour last week that we have gotten more than 60,000 jobs, and we're well on our way to just crashing that goal out of the water, because what businesses are understanding is that these men and women are some of the most highly trained resources that we have in this country.” ThinkingMenWayYearsWellsCountryJobsLastsNextUnderstandingGoalPresidentWaterWeekMilitaryCoupleMen And WomenCommitmentResourcesBarackSpouseVeteranPresident Barack ObamaMilitary Spouse Author:Michelle Obama
“Certainly we must combine forces . South African troops are within the country.We raised this matter with Mrs [Margaret] Thatcher and Lord [Peter] Carrington when we met them and we wanted to get from them a definite commitment that they were going to get the South African troops out.” CountryMatterWantedForceLordMetsCommitmentSouthRaisedPeterTroopsSouth AfricaDefinite Author:Robert Mugabe
“There's another point that I wanted to mention here, particularly the engagement and commitment to Africa. For us Europeans, Africa as a neighboring continent is of prime importance. The development of African countries is in our very own vested interest.” CountryWantedInterestDevelopmentCommitmentImportancePrimeEngagementContinents Author:Angela Merkel
“[Fall of the Berlin Wall] is a reminder that the commitment of the United States, to Europe is enduring and it's rooted in the values we share; our commitment to democracy, our commitment to rule of law, our commitment to the dignity of all people in our own countries and around the world.” PeopleWorldCountryStatesLawValuesFallUnitedUnited StatesDemocracyShareWallCommitmentEuropeDignityEndureAround The WorldRootedRemindersBerlinRule Of LawBerlin Wall Author:Barack Obama
“I've always viewed the Paris Agreement as a starting point. If you look at all the commitments that have been made by all the countries, it's still not sufficient to deal with the very dangerous situation we face. What it has done is that it created an architecture whereby as technology improves, as we find new clean sources of energy, as we make our economies more efficient, then gradually we can turn up the dial and improve the outcomes of Paris.” IfsLooksHas BeensMadeStillsCountryDoneFacesTurnsEnergyDealsSituationTechnologyEconomyDangerousSourceCommitmentCleanStartingArchitectureParisOutcomesSufficientAgreementEfficientStarting PointDangerous Situations Author:Barack Obama
“It doesn't seem to be that huge a commitment that would create, you know, some kind of really powerful constituency. But the history has been for the United States and Russia especially that nuclear weapons have kind of become part of the identity of the countries.” KnowsKindHas BeensCountryStatesSeemsUnitedPowerfulUnited StatesIdentityHugeWeaponsCommitmentNuclearRussiaNuclear WeaponsReally Powerful Author:John Burroughs
“I have underscored my commitment to dialogue and cooperation with our neighboring Turkey, a country that plays an important role for the future of our region. But I still stress that the promotion of this important relations can only take place on the basis of mutual respect without threats of war and questioning of sovereign rights.” StillsImportantWarCountryPlayRolesRightsCommitmentBasesStressRelationThreatDialogueRegionsMutualCooperationQuestioningSovereignTurkeysPromotionMutual Respect Author:Alexis Tsipras
“For me, 9/11 was a game changer. It altered my perception of the security threat we faced. I took the position that Britain should be shoulder to shoulder with the U.S. It was a big decision; I didn't take it lightly, or in ignorance of its consequences. It's a big commitment for a country to give, but I believed it was the right thing to do.” GivingShouldCountryBigsGamesDecisionSecurityPositionIgnorancePerceptionCommitmentConsequenceThreatShouldersThings To DoRight ThingBritainAlteredBig DecisionsGame Changers Author:Tony Blair
“What has made America the wealthiest, most successful country on Earth historically has been our commitment to education.” Has BeensMadeCountryEarthAmericaSuccessfulCommitment Author:Barack Obama
“We provide an enormous amount of resources, particularly with regard to military resources, to countries all over the world. And in many cases, those countries are not compensating the American taxpayer for the commitment that we're making to their security.” WorldCountryCasesSecurityMilitaryAmountCommitmentResourcesRegardEnormousTaxpayers Author:Mike Pence
“My hope is that every country in Latin America will make a significant commitment to supporting early childhood development programs.” CountryAmericaChildhoodDevelopmentCommitmentProgramSignificantLatinLatin AmericaEarly Childhood Author:Shakira
“While pursuing those relations with Russia, which are important - Russia is an important country - it is also important to stand by your friends and allies in Europe, defend your treaty commitment to NATO allies, stand by the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine. It's not whether we pursue relations with Russia when we need to, but what we're willing to give them in order to have that very, very good relationship that Donald Trump seems to be talking about.” GivingImportantCountryIntegrityCommitmentRelationVery GoodSovereigntyNatoGood Relationship Author:Philip Gordon
“The biggest thing is that the people of the country have faith. That trust should never break. The public should have faith that this is the government they elected, and it's trying to work for their welfare with honesty and commitment. That's the biggest thing. If I can win the confidence of the people of India - not from my speeches - but by actions, then the power of 1.25 billion Indians will come together to take the country forward.” PeopleTryingCountryActionTogetherWinningBreakHonestyCommitmentWelfareHave Faith Author:Narendra Modi
“I got elected on a commitment to Canadians that I was going to make growth work for everyone. I was going to focus on the middle class and those working hard to join it. I was going to make sure that the people who felt that the growth in the economy had left them behind would be included. That's similar to the promise that got Trump elected. Now, our approaches to the same problems are somewhat different. But in my conversations with him, we've very much been able to agree that we want to help the citizens of our countries in tangible ways.” PeopleDifferentCountryHelpingProblemGrowthEconomyFocusPromiseCommitmentAgreeMiddle Class Author:Justin Trudeau
“I would distinguish between Donald Trump and the United States of America. Although he is president, he does not speak for the country on the climate change, and that was vividly illustrated in the aftermath of his speech pulling the US out of the Paris Agreement. Almost immediately, not only did the rest of the world double down on its commitments, but also here in this country, governors, mayors, business leaders, they said, we're still in the Paris Agreement, and they're doubling down. A lot of cities have now made a decision to go 100% renewable energy.” WorldCountryEnergySpeakPresidentDecisionLeaderCommitmentClimate ChangeRenewable Energy Author:Al Gore
“We've got to have all those tools. The Patriot Act tearing down those walls between intel and law enforcement are a necessary part of protecting the country. But, in the long term, the only way to defeat this terrorist bunch is through the spread of liberty and freedom. And that's a big challenge. I understand it's a challenge. It requires commitment and patience and persistence.” LongCountryTermChallengesLibertyWallCommitmentDefeatSpreadTerroristPersistenceLong TermPatriotLaw EnforcementPatriot Act Author:George W. Bush
“Countries are not like financial markets. Social change cannot be executed as swiftly as credit-default swaps. You cannot sell short on social commitments and practical responsibilities.” CountrySocialResponsibilityCommitmentSellsFinancialCreditPracticalsSocial ChangeDefaultFinancial MarketsCredit Default Swap Author:George Papandreou