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What does it mean?
The speaker claims the United States keeps its promises in international dealings and agreements.
In plain terms
The US keeps its word in international agreements.
What can you take from it?
Trust is built on keeping international promises.

Where it applies

  • foreign policy speeches
  • treaty negotiations
  • alliance talks

Putting it to work

  • honor treaties
  • build alliances

Questions to consider

  • When has the US broken promises?
  • How is trust measured internationally?

Another view

This view may not align with all historical or global perspectives.

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