We cannot build our own future without helping others to build theirs.
Analysis
The quote is accurately attributed to Bill Clinton's 1998 speech to the United Nations General Assembly. The remark reflects his administration's emphasis on global cooperation and development aid. No evidence suggests the quote is fabricated or taken out of context.
Background
In 1998, President Clinton addressed the UN, advocating for international collaboration on economic and humanitarian issues. This statement encapsulates his view that U.S. prosperity is linked to global stability and development.
Verdict summary
Clinton did make this statement during his 1998 UN address, and it aligns with his policy positions.
Sources consulted
— United Nations Archives: Clinton's 1998 Address (https://www.un.org/press/en/1998/19980921.sgsm6707.html)
— American Presidency Project: Public Papers of the Presidents (https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/)
— C-SPAN: Video of Clinton's 1998 UN Speech (https://www.c-span.org/video/?110006-1/president-clinton-address-united-nations)