A strong America is good for free people everywhere because it helps to keep the terrorists and the tyrants at bay. But to maintain our strength and leadership, Our foreign policy must be centered on our own national interest. It's a matter of common sense for each of our countries to acknowledge that we must each take care of our own houses before we help take care of the neighborhood. (16:35–16:40)
CLAIM
Asserts that U.S. foreign policy should prioritize national interests.
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