diplomatic standing Quotes

President Obama is viewed by much of the world as feckless, weak, and incompetent, even antiAmerican - and that's by nations who are our allies and friends. As it pertains to China, Iran and North Korea (who just set off a nuclear weapon) they spit in America's face. They have no respect for America, and they sure as hell have no fear of America.

Certainly, the international image of the United States today is a lot less positive than 10 years ago. And that really shouldn't be, because you have been the victims of this awful terrorist attack, and I think America deserves the sympathy of the world.

There is a rank due to the United States among nations which will be withheld, if not absolutely lost, by the reputation of weakness.

The main international problem facing America is our lack of - our loss of influence in the world and our lack of an ability to define what U.S. interests really are.

I don’t think that [the war in Iraq] damaged our reputation around the world.

I've seen what's happened to America. We're no longer respected.

The United States' credibility is at an all-time low. So, this war is against the interest of the Untied States.

One of the reasons I'm seriously thinking about running for president is that America is not a respected country anymore.

We've weakened America's place in the world. It's been a combination of factors, but mostly a lack of leadership.