The advance of freedom is the calling of our time; it is the calling of our country. From the Fourteen Points to the Four Freedoms, to the Speech at Westminster, America has put our power at the service of principle. We believe that liberty is the design of nature; we believe that liberty is the direction of history. We believe that human fulfillment and excellence come in the responsible exercise of liberty. And we believe that freedom - the freedom we prize - is not for us alone, it is the right and the capacity of all mankind.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Bush argues freedom is a universal goal and America should serve it through power.
- In plain terms
- Freedom is natural and America should help spread it.
- What can you take from it?
- Pursue liberty as a global value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is freedom universal?
- Should nations impose values?
Another view
Spreading freedom by force can cause harm.
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