The two sides believe that efforts to realize this goal will promote the fundamental interests of the two peoples and the noble cause of world peace and development.

CNN: AllPolitics - FDCH Transcript

Indeed, he realized that the very notion that values trumped all represented a fundamental misunderstanding of US interests and of the nature and limits of US power.

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The long-term sound and steady growth of China-U.S. relations serves the fundamental interests of both countries.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama's Bilateral Meeting with Premier Wen of China | The White House

The Secretary of State is of the view that your presence in the UK would pose a genuine, present and sufficiently serious threat to one of the fundamental interests of society.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: An Open Letter to the Government of the UK

They are with us because the interests and values that we share, and because this mission is fundamental to the ability of free people to live in peace and security in the 21st century.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama's Statement on General McChrystal and Afghanistan | The White House

The issue was fundamental: What was a minimally acceptable end state in Iraq, from the perspective of American interests?

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We reaffirmed our shared interests on the importance of regional peace and stability, which are fundamental to growing prosperity in the region.

WHITEHOUSE: Joint Statement of the 4th ASEAN-U.S. Leaders' Meeting