Let me give you just an extremely brief overview of our objectives. As we approach a new century, America is respected and at peace. Our economy is strong. American institutions and ideals beckon to millions around the world who have, or who aspire to, freedom. Our alliances are vigorous.
Former adversaries are now our partners.
The world we live in today, however, is far too complicated to fit onto a bumper sticker. Our interests are too broad, our challenges too diverse. Since the days of Thomas Jefferson, the enduring objectives of American foreign policy have been to ensure that America is safe, free and prosperous. In short, our purposes remain constant, but our world has changed. We live in a world characterized by great power peace.