I know that throughout their history, the people of the United States defended their freedom, their liberty, their justice, and their rights – if need be – with their lives. I think their courage is so admirable. – Lee Myung-bak
Including myself, the majority of the Korean people believe in this staunch alliance between Korea and the United States and all of us hope that our traditional alliance will be further strengthened in the future. – Lee Myung-bak
I think within Japan there is talk about how there is the need to reassess the future of the U.S.-Japan alliance. – Lee Myung-bak
The Nuclear Security Summit was President Obamas initiative born out of his vision to leave behind a safer, more prosperous world for the future generation. – Lee Myung-bak
I have the responsibility of over four million people, and I am in a position to do good, to be able to bring about a new life for my people, and I will continue to move in that direction. Its a burden, but it needs to be done, and you have to have the courage and wisdom to see it through. – King Abdullah II