Very well stated, Mr. Hankey, sir. I think that sentiment should apply to either candidate.

>Absolutely. No country ever suffered from having too many allies. But no country ever survived by not defending itself when under attack by its enemies while its many friends spoke well of it. <s> A difficult balance, especially when friends do not have exactly the same interests or problems.
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>I hope our next President will be faced with fewer surprise challenges, be more personally aware of the word's complexities and more skilled in conducting policy in a way that elicits support of our culturally similar allies without seeking international stardom for its own sake.