The United States and Great Britain share a mission in the world beyond the balance of power or the simple pursuit of interest. We seek the advance of freedom and the peace that freedom brings.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker defines a shared mission between the US and Britain focused on freedom and peace.
- In plain terms
- The US and Britain work together to spread freedom and peace.
- What can you take from it?
- International alliances can be founded on shared values.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What values define the alliance?
- Is peace possible here?
Another view
Idealistic goals may not always align with practical realities.
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