Our nation cannot afford to pull back from the international community on economic, diplomatic, or security matters.

They say that is an attitude the nation can no longer afford.

Some people believe that the nation doesn't need and can't afford any more immigrants.

This nation can afford to pay for all of its legitimate military needs.

He asserted that the nation could afford a big tax cut and still pay down the debt.

They fear that the nation can't afford to lose so many of its best scholars.

He said the nation "cannot afford to have a hollow military."

The nation, he said, can no longer afford the costs of bureaucracy in the American system.

The question for Congress is whether the nation can afford not to make this investment.

The nation cannot afford for them to pass it up.