I think the task of the next century will be to hone our diplomatic. economic. and political skills so that we can protect our interests without having to put our troops in harms way. It is increasingly clear that in the 21st century American Interests in the world will be heavily economic and political. We need to ensure open markets and fair trade to promote American prosperity. We need to avert conflicts that will cause human suffering. refugee flows. environmental destruction. and economic dislocation. We must combat international terrorism and prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. None of these goals can be achieved on a unilateral basis.