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Recently, the United States of America has entered a time when its foreign policy has been questioned more than ever. Benjamin Franklin and George Washington initially offered ideas and views as how to handle foreign affairs, Washington believed in isolation while Franklin advocated involvement. These two noble men held opposite positions on the issues regarding foreign relations. Yet, at one time or another, each of these positions have greatly influenced out country’s foreign policy. Exploring the pros and cons of each opinion is an important step in realizing that America has followed both men’s views at different times in history. As with any other idea, Franklin’s involvement and Washington’s isolation each have their own feeble and powerful areas. Being involved as an active diplomat would do many things for our country. By being involved, we allow ourselves to be more informed about the happenings of other governments. Leaders are more willing to share with allies, so being involved with other countries brings ours more knowledge.
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