We will seek friendship and goodwill
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We will seek friendship and goodwill with the nations of the world but we do so with the understanding that it is the right of all nations to put their own interests first.
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Meaning
This quote means goodwill and friendship between nations are important, but they exist alongside national self-interest. It reflects a realistic view that cooperation does not erase the fact that countries prioritize themselves.
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