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About this quote

What does it mean?
The speaker believes this century will be defined by spreading liberty and building a safer world.
In plain terms
Promoting freedom at home and abroad creates a better future.
What can you take from it?
Liberty drives progress and security.

Where it applies

  • political speeches
  • inaugurations
  • national addresses

Putting it to work

  • inspiring citizens
  • setting goals
  • mobilizing support

Questions to consider

  • What defines a century?
  • How do we build a hopeful America?

Another view

Assuming liberty spreads automatically ignores resistance.

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